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I currently wear an apple watch and have been getting notifications that my heart rate is below 40bpm at a time. is this something i should get checked?
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Low heart rate : A heart rate of 40 is low. In some people who are very fit, like a runner, this may not be a problem. If you have symptoms like dizziness, chest pain, or shortness of breath .then you should see a doctor right away. In the end, it is not possible to be sure that this is a concern without a physical examination. You need this evaluated see a doctor in person.
Answered 1/22/2021
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Agree with Dr. R: Heart rate can be normally around 40 in a fit athlete. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV and Covid vaccines. Wish you good health!
Answered 1/23/2021
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