Philadelphia, PA
A 33-year-old female asked:
What can cause a high resting heart rate of about 80_100? had echo done, doc said it was ok. should i worry?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Calvin Weisbergeranswered
52 years experience
Heart rate: Deconditioning ian a common cause, anemia, over active thyroid, and among other things also normal. Don't be worried. Get on a regular diet and aerobic program and discuss with your doc.
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Last updated Jun 2, 2013
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