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A member asked:

My resting pulse is in the 60s to low 70s. 2 hours after intense exercise, my resting pulse can be in the high 80's to low 90s. is this a concern?

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Not dangerous: A pulse in the 80's-low 90's is not in and of itself dangerous, but it's not what i'd expect 2 hours after exercise. You should be back to resting pulse. See your doc to evaluate, esp if additional symptoms like fatigue, weakness, anxiety.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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