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‎09-03-2020 03:37 - last edited on ‎07-31-2021 11:46 by Fitbit Moderator

‎09-03-2020 03:37 - last edited on ‎07-31-2021 11:46 by Fitbit Moderator

Hey, I'm a female who is 6 foot 1 and I have a BMI of 16.8 (i'm aware this is low). I have been having a resting heart rate of 70-90 and I stood up yesterday and my heart rate increased to 147 and I felt very dizzy. I just walked up the stairs after getting a drink and my heart rate was 140. Is the fitbit heart rate somewhat accurate before I consult a doctor?

 

Thanks,

 

 

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity. 

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‎09-03-2020 05:55

‎09-03-2020 05:55

Hi, @Cereuselle! Fitbit has definitely been improving their algorithms, but if you're worried, the good ol' fashioned fingers to the pulse would probably be your better bet for checking for elevated heart rate. Like all technology, Fitbit isn't perfect.

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‎09-03-2020 05:55

‎09-03-2020 05:55

Hi, @Cereuselle! Fitbit has definitely been improving their algorithms, but if you're worried, the good ol' fashioned fingers to the pulse would probably be your better bet for checking for elevated heart rate. Like all technology, Fitbit isn't perfect.

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‎04-17-2021 09:26

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‎04-17-2021 09:26

@Cereuselle Welcome to our Fitbit Community. I'd like to share this help article, which explains how you can get more accurate heart rate readings from your Fitbit device.

 

Thank you so much for the information, @MakMak.

 

See you guys around.

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