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A member asked:

I'm only 137 pounds and 5'6, my heart never slows down no matter what. what's is this all about?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Evaluate: Please check with your doctor -- it could be thyroid hyper function or diet related or cardiac arrhythmia.

Answered 3/25/2014

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