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A member asked:

When i sit from standing fast, my heart beats very slow, it kinda stops for 1 second. is it normal?

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Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Probably: Yes and probably skips and vice versa your heart rate rise when you stand up fast.

Answered 5/4/2013

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