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I am 35 yrs old and on a low dose beta blocker. what is an optimal exercise heart rate for me to have the cardiovascular benefits?
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60: American college of cardiology and american heart association recommend a resting hr target of 60 beats per minute in stable patients.
Answered 5/6/2013
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