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What causes your heart to beat harder and a bit faster at rest?
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A number of things: Assuming your heart is normal. (If not check with ur doc). Eating a large meal , anxiety, being nervous (such as before an exam) could all be causes for this symptom.
Answered 10/7/2017
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