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A member asked:

I am on atenolol i check my heart rate all day long usually 62-75..can checking it so much cause it to rise as it does soemtimes.i also have anxiety.

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Anxiety: Anxiety can cause the heart rate to rise

Dr Saghafi and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/15/2015

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