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How come my average resting heart rate increased so much?

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Dr. Jimmy Bowen answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Heart rate: Lack of efficiency due to lack of cardiovascular fitness, use of stimulants such as caffeine, possible disease such as hyperthyroidism or anemia.

Answered 4/4/2019

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