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Why is my heart rate high all the time?

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Heart rate: There are many possibilities for why someones heart rate could be high all the time. Without knowing more about you, one can't speculate. Some possibilities are anxiety, anemia,and hyperthyroidism. Poor aerobic conditioning is another common problem.

Answered 7/25/2018

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