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Heart Rate Changes, Obvious Causes

Many things can make the heart beat faster or slower than usual. Some common examples are:

  • Stress.
  • Pain.
  • Illness or fever.
  • Dehydration.
  • Exercise.
  • Panic attacks.
  • Stimulants, such as caffeine and nicotine.
  • Medicine side effects.

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