Ask the doctors: Why did my heart rate slow down?
Most people need a resting heart rate in the 60s to 80s to feel well, and your heart rate should increase when you push yourself physically, such as when you climb stairs. Now that your heart rate has sped up, the key is for you and your doctor to stay in close touch to find the dosage of medications that is not too much, and not too little.
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