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The heart does it beat faster when asleep?

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no it actually beats slower
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Answer:

While having a slight fluctuation in heart rate during sleep is normal, it is important to understand the causes of more noticeable spikes in your heart's number of beats per minute.

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A common cause of a rising heart rate during sleep is a lack of oxygen, which is often brought on by obstructive sleep apnea

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