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What is a normal heartbeat rate considered?

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Dr. John Garner answered

Specializes in Cardiology

At Your Age...: Generally, at your age, something between 50-90 at rest. Extremely well conditioned athletes can have heart rates as low as the 30s while awake.

Answered 12/25/2013

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