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65 year old female with normal heart rate around 60+ and has been all over the place last 24 hours...from a low of 84 to a high of 128...resting?

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Dr. Carlos Orrego answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Afib: Any previous history of irregular heartbeat? She will need to have at least an ekg done to confirm a possible arrhythmia. Talk to your doctor.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/12/2017

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