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A member asked:

Hr stays high (around 120-140) for hours after exercise and sometimes until i fall asleep. resting pulse is around 80-90 and i am a fairly active guy?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Not usual: Consider the amount of stimulants in your life (caffeine, tobacco, energy drinks, decongestants, etc.). If moderate-high, then cut them WAY down and see if this improves. If not present or doesn't help, see your Dr for eval, ?endocrine issue or other that should be addressed.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 7/5/2014

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