I’ve never heard of the 220-your age thing. 196 is only normal if you’re like, actively running

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If you’re at rest that’s not normal. You need a new cardiologist.

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My cardiologist refused further testing on me bc my heart regularly goes up to 235 and has for two years 🤪 they literally don’t care

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220-your age is supposed to be for while doing intense exercise only!

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The only time I’ve hit 196bpm was when I was actively roller-blade-sprinting uphill about 5 miles into my rollerblade excursion. That’s not normal otherwise

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220-age is the formula for HR Max in exercise😭everyone’s max is different, your age is just an estimate but it’s really based more on overall health, training, genetics, etc. (I studied ex sci). Things can alter it like medications and stress and stuff..get a second opinion

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If you’re on the east coast I can recommend you a new cardiologist who isn’t awful at their job

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