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Resting heart rate is low 50s, is this normal ? on meds because it was too high !

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Dr. Dean Giannone answered

That's good.: A resting heart rate in the 50s is actually good.

Answered 3/9/2016

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A member asked:

Resting heart rate is low 50s, is this normal ? on meds because it was too high !

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dean Giannone answered

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