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Pulse laying down is higher then sitting down on a chair. but pulse sitting on the ground and not chair is higher then laying down. explanations?

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Postural BP : I am wondering why you are checking your pulse to begin with. Your pulse would predictably be a bit higher as you go from lying down to sitting to standing. If you are dehydrated or have other conditions, it can take your body a while to adjust and this can make you faint.

Answered 7/12/2014

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