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Resting heart rate is higher than usual (85-90bpm).experiencing profound fatigue after exertion over past months.high level athlete.well hydrated?

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Need further study.: If high level athlete, unlikely that this is due to structural heart disease. Non-cardiac issues such as low blood count(anemia), thyroid overactivity etc may be good places to start. Recommend that you get guidance from you regular physician.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/28/2017

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