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Should your heart rate rise and stay over 100 while playing golf?

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Dr. Joel Gorfinkel answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

It could: While you are walking briskly between holes (good), or if you are an intense player (not as good), or if your play, shot etc. Makes u angry (bad). If in doubt see Ur doc. Good luck.

Dr Gill and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/29/2015

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