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52 yr old male. 6ft 185lbs. increased hdl otherwise healthy. no meds. desk job. golfs 3 x month. bp 123/81 oxygen 98 but resting pulse 98. concern?
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No: The pulse is just a number. It's quite variable. I trust you're taking advantage of fitness opportunities. Best wishes.
Answered 7/14/2013
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