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Is an increase in resting heart rate normal in 1st trimester of pregnancy?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

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Yes: A woman's cardiac output may increase by nearly 50% during the first trimester. A portion of this increase is attributable to an increase of resting heart rate. One might see an increase of 10 or 15 beats per minute.

Answered 6/5/2014

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A member asked:

Is an increase in resting heart rate normal in 1st trimester of pregnancy?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

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