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How long does it typically take for the blood from the heart to reach the heel?

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Dr. Harinder Gill answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Circulation time: Varies in the same individual depending on physiologic state eg exercising,resting,temp etc and depends on whether one refers to right heart or left heart to the periphery;typically right heart to periphery ranges somewhere between 8 to 12 seconds,hope this helps.

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Answered 11/1/2014

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