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What does it mean if heartbeat is normal at rest, but once it starts beating from stress or exercise, it beats really hard and fast? no anxiety.

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Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Normal: You are probably out of shape. In time, after exercising, your heart rate wont be as prominent when you get into better physical conditioning.

Dr Ott and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

What does it mean if heartbeat is normal at rest, but once it starts beating from stress or exercise, it beats really hard and fast? no anxiety.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Dr Ott and another doctor agreed

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