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A 17-year-old member asked:

Im a 14 year old male and the other day i was just sitting in bed when i checked my apple watch to see my heart rate it was showing 46 bpm. i was just wondering if this was a normal also i havent really been active in a while so im not an athlete.

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Dr. Richard Romano
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Low heart rate : Low heart rates of 46 are sometimes no concern but can be of concern. You should see a doctor. The best thing is to check and record your heart rate by using the radial pulse. https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/want-to-check-your-heart-rate-heres-how
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