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A member asked:

When i'm laying down before i go to sleep i'll check my heart rate and it can be as low as 50's. is this normal? i'm a 21 yr old female

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Dr. Paul Slawek answered

YES: Not unusual at all. If you feel well a heart rate of 50 in bed is good.

Answered 8/12/2015

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