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Does bad circulation cause high heart rate?

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Dr. Jeffery Dormu answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Poor Circulation: It is possible that your heart rate could elevate if the heart is required to work harder in order to circulate the blood throughout your body. See a vascular surgeon to have your circulatory system evaluated.

Answered 10/2/2013

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