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At what heart rate should you go to the hospital?

At what heart rate should you go to the hospital?

If your heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute or below 60 beats per minute (and you're not an athlete) and if you are experiencing any symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness then you may need to visit a hospital.

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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At what heart rate should you go to the hospital?

If your heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute or below 60 beats per minute (and you're not an athlete) and if you are experiencing any symptoms such as dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, breathlessness then you may need to visit a hospital.

Last updated on 01 Apr 2021

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