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Is Heartbeat Of 68 Bpm Normal?
I am 66 years old and have enjoyed distance running since I was 18 years old. My resting heart rate has been tracked between 40 - 43 beats per minute until recently. Approximately two weeks ago, my resting heart rate started increasing almost daily. Today it was measured at 68 beats per minute. Should I be alarmed?
Fri, 1 Feb 2019
Hello,
No, you should not get alarmed. Your bpm of 68 is perfectly normal, there is nothing to get worried unnecessarily.
Great you are enjoying distance running. However, should get a regular cardiac checkup (EKG, Echocardiogram,) to ensure everything is ok with your heart and body.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
No, you should not get alarmed. Your bpm of 68 is perfectly normal, there is nothing to get worried unnecessarily.
Great you are enjoying distance running. However, should get a regular cardiac checkup (EKG, Echocardiogram,) to ensure everything is ok with your heart and body.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini,
General & Family Physician
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