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So, when i place my hand on my chest to feel my heart beat how fast should i feel it pumping? i dont mean i feel my heart beat in my fingers, like i touch my chest and i can feel it, like when you use a stethoscope to hear. i just want to clarify?

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Average heart rates are 60-100 beats per minute. Some folks are a little slower and others are a little faster. The heart rate is affected by medications, hydration level, stress, and exercise. If you are concerned about your heart for some reason, then consider an evaluation.

Answered 6/19/2022

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It is normal to feel your heartbeat. To determine the rate of heartbeat, it is better to do it by feeling the radial pulse. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health!

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