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Heart rate slows in evening, often jolt awake with onset of sleep with pulse in low 50s; happens more when very tired. do not snore, am overweight.?

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Normal: Heart rate in the 50s with sleep is perfectly normal and has nothing to do with your "jolting awake.".

Answered 9/28/2016

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Sleep apnea: Need to be evaluated for sleep apnea. A c pap would probably help.

Answered 11/2/2012

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