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A 36-year-old female asked:

Hello i'm 36, female, overweight, and as long as i can remember i have a low resting heart rate about 52 is this normal?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis
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Family Medicine 40 years experience
Probably not…: Low hr usually associated with athletes. With your being overweight, suggest see fp to be tested for hypothyoidism. Ekg can also show if there are any rhythm irregularities of concern.
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Dr. Joseph Shenanswered
Cardiac Electrophysiology 33 years experience
60 is the low limit: 60 is the lower limit conventionally. 52 BPM may be a sign of physical fitness for many, especially long distance runner... Unless one develops symptoms, then all bets are off!
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