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My resting heart rate is about 53bpm and gets as low as 46 i m not very physical active should i be worried?

Q: my resting heart rate is about 53bpm and gets as low as 46 i m not very physical active should i be worried?

: no. I would check your pulse at your wrist by feeling radial pulse. Count for 60 sec. to check accuracy of your pulse meter.

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no. I would check your pulse at your wrist by feeling radial pulse. Count for 60 sec. to check accuracy of your pulse meter.

Answered 1/5/2023

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A member asked:

My resting heart rate is about 53bpm and gets as low as 46 i m not very physical active should i be worried?

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