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My resting heart rate is 98 bmp. it is usually about 60 bmp. is this a bad thing?

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No: Probably normal variation. Change in heart rate can be caused by dehydration, by your internal hormonal tone, your emotional state among a few others causes.

Dr Sartina and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/25/2017

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