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Why does my heart rate go up after eating. i have svt so it makes me a little nervous. just want to make sure its normal?

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Dr. V Reddy answered

Change in blood flow: Blood is being shunted to your viscera and may cause transient changes in hr.

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Answered 12/9/2014

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