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My heart rate recently started dropping into the low 30's while sleeping (31-32). i'm a 40 year old runner in colorado. i train at very high altitude for high mountain races. i'm not an elite athlete though. is this dangerously low?
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I would seek an evaluation with your doc, including an electrocardiogram and possibly a Holter monitor. With rates that low you may have a problem in your hearts rhythm generating system that deserves treatment.
Answered 8/14/2022
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