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Sometimes when i sit on the couch or in bed heart goes slower than normal?

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Dr. Dennis Clifford answered

Normal: Your heart rate will adjust to your energy requirements. When you are quiet, your heart rate naturally slows. When you exercise, your rate increases.

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/12/2013

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A member asked:

Sometimes when i sit on the couch or in bed heart goes slower than normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dennis Clifford answered

Dr Fisher and another doctor agreed

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