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Ist in elite athletes?hr always above 100 doing normal things,resting hr in high 80's.slow hr recovery,goes high w exercise.awful in heat.pounding

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Be seen: If you have a resting heart rate over 100 doing "normal things" particularly if you are an elite athlete, you would be well suited to be screened for an underlying cardiac abnormality including an echocardiogram.

Answered 7/18/2016

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A member asked:

Ist in elite athletes?hr always above 100 doing normal things,resting hr in high 80's.slow hr recovery,goes high w exercise.awful in heat.pounding

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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