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Dear sir/madam i have 4 and a half years old boy. his heart rate is 130 per minute when he is at home (not running). is this normal.

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No: I suggest a pediatric cardiology consultation. Heart rate should normally be between 60-100 bpm.

Answered 11/1/2014

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That is abnormal: A resting heart rate of 130 is abnormal. There are multiple causes of rapid heart rate including anemia, thyroid and heart diseases. He needs to be evaluated by a doctor.

Answered 11/12/2014

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