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Morning. i am just wondering how normal this is. i have noticed on my fitness watch that my rhr has dropped to around 34. it normally is around 42. i am rather active when does your heart rate become a concern?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Both are low, unless: You are a professional athlete, fitness watches can be wrong, try to measure the heart rate manually at your wrist, for a whole minute, if not regular / below 50 beat-per-minute, see your doctor or go to urgent care, wish you wellness

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Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

Morning. i am just wondering how normal this is. i have noticed on my fitness watch that my rhr has dropped to around 34. it normally is around 42. i am rather active when does your heart rate become a concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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