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Hi, i am not healthy and bit overweight but my heart rate is below 60, it's 55 sometime, is this normal? but sometimes it is 60-75 range...
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Heart rate: Some individuals especially athletes have low heart rates. Consult your doctor who will request an ekg to rule out if you have a heart block causing the low heart rate. Good luck.
Answered 8/26/2012
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Heart rate : Average heart rate is around 70-80 , people who are active can have lower heart too . Some heart conditions like heart block can cause slowing of heart . Please see your doctor for ECG of heart .
Answered 9/1/2017
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