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My hr was at 130-140 standing outside. i'm an athlete. causes?
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Athlete: As an athlete your, resting heart rate should be low. I do not know if you were doing anything prior to stopping, but if you were just standing and this came on I would be concerned for some type tachycardia.
Answered 6/28/2016
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