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My heart rate is normal during the day but gets faster when ever i sleep why?

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Unusual : Normally the heart rate drops when we sleep. May be that your rate is always fast your just noticing at night when your not distracted. A 48 hr holter will help. Labs including thyroid studies would bea good start.

Answered 11/20/2013

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