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A member asked:

What happens to the pulse rate during different activities?

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Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Faster: With exercise the heart rate usually speeds up.

Dr Namey and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/25/2013

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But...: With exercise, heartrate will increase, but with rest and relaxation, the pulse/heartrate generally slows down.

Dr Pizzo and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/11/2014

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