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Is it normal for resting heart rate to increase after giving blood? from around 65-70 to 80-85 sitting on couch 2 days after giving blood.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Yes: With blood donation you lose a significant amount of volume as well. It takes 120 days to replace the blood cells and at least a few days to replace the volume. A minor increase in heart rate is not unexpected.

Answered 3/16/2020

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