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How fast can the heart safely beat without problems at age 23? i have frequent tachycardia

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: If you are exercising or if it's just racing for no reason. A rule of thumb for max hr for exercise is 80% of 220-age. If you're having resting tachycardia, best to have it checked out. Could be something that needs attention!

Dr Koch and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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