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I have a fib my rest heart rate use to be in the 60's now my Dr has it set at 80. I really didn't get talk to her after. Does anyone know why she would set it that high. Now when I'm just walking around it goes in the 100's

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by Mona - 2015-08-02 05:08:50

I also have A fib since I got my DRT-D and I have the same problem. I am set at 80, but my heartrate does go up with activity - especially in the evening. I am going to ask my EP at the next visit if this is a normal thing.
Mona

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by Jackw - 2015-08-04 01:08:08

I think the idea is that by setting the rate a bit hi you can somewhat suppress the afib.

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