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Should there be a difference between the heart pulse rate before you go to sleep and waking up during the morning?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Heart rate: Generally heart rate is least when asleep and jumps up higher when awake.

Answered 5/8/2013

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A member asked:

Should there be a difference between the heart pulse rate before you go to sleep and waking up during the morning?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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