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Is it normal for my heart rate to drop while resting? 26, overweight, non-smoker, and no health issues. heart is fine. troponin i levels < 0.02. my heart rate will drop down to as low as 53 while resting. shouod i be concerned?
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Sounds fine: This varies a lot among people. If you do not have fainting or shortness of breath, be thankful for good health. I trust your EKG is okay
Answered 11/22/2018
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