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Some doctors tell me 60-100 is a normal heart rate; other doctors tell me 60-80 is a normal heart rate? 80+ is cause for concern. which is correct?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Normal: A 60-100 beats/min is a normal resting heart rate in adults.

Answered 3/26/2015

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Normal: The normal heart rate is defined as 60-100 bpm. Your individual heart rate will vary widely throughout the day in response to a multitude of factors. In general, a lower restring heart rate is indicative of a higher level of fitness, but that is not always the case. Hope this helps!

Answered 8/10/2014

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