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When sleeping my heart races to 120 or so. normally 57 to 67 . after waking and staying up it goes back down after a bit?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Confusing: If you're asleep, how do you know that your heart rate is 120? That aside, we're very active during sleep and dreams and nightmares can certainly make our hearts race. A 24 hour Holter recording of your heart's rhythm would reveal whether you're having any abnormal rhythms during the night.

Answered 8/28/2014

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A member asked:

When sleeping my heart races to 120 or so. normally 57 to 67 . after waking and staying up it goes back down after a bit?

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