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I am 68 -female resting heart rate in the low nineties. on snri for 20yrs.which has increased my heart rate. i have low blood pressure and normal chokesterol..a beta blocker lowers my pulse too much. is my longevity compromised due to higher pulse?
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There is not very good evidence that a high heart rate shortens ones life. And no evidence that slowing it down helps you live longer and healthier unless there is a specific problem causing high heart rate. This may be normal for you as well.
Answered 11/7/2021
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