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Lori Knight

A cardiovascular nurse for 18 years, Lori Knight, RN, works in a hospital sports cardiology program in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where she evaluates endurance athletes and active patients. A former collegiate distance runner, Knight also contributes regularly to Biology Insights alongside her ongoing clinical duties in outpatient cardiovascular care.

What Is the Lowest Heart Rate That Is Safe?Heart & Lungs
How Often Should You Have an EKG?Tests
Why Does Blood Pressure Drop When Exercising?Heart & Lungs
My Heart Is Racing: Why It Happens and When to Worry Heart & Lungs
How Low Is Too Low for Your Resting Heart Rate?Heart & Lungs
Why Do I Have a Low Heart Rate but Am Out of Breath When Exercising?Heart & Lungs
Is 150 BPM Bad? Exercise vs. Resting Heart Rate Heart & Lungs
Why Is My Sleeping Heart Rate Higher Than My Resting Heart Rate?Heart & Lungs
Why Does My Heart Rate Spike When Waking Up?Heart & Lungs
Can Exercise Cause a Stroke? Know the Risks and Symptoms Brain & Nerves
How Long Should Heart Rate Stay Elevated After Exercise?Heart & Lungs
Does Sodium Raise Your Heart Rate?Heart & Lungs
Is a Resting Heart Rate of 40 Good or Concerning?Heart & Lungs
Why Doesn’t My Heart Rate Increase With Exercise?Heart & Lungs
Is 55 a Good Resting Heart Rate? When to Worry Heart & Lungs
Do Hot Flashes Increase Heart Rate?Hormones
Is 130 bpm Bad? When to Worry About Your Heart Rate Heart & Lungs
Can Heart Problems Make You Pee a Lot?Gut & Kidney
How to Get Rid of Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)Heart & Lungs
Why Is My Pulse High in the Morning?Heart & Lungs
Can Wine Make Your Heart Race? Causes Explained Heart & Lungs
Why Is a Low Resting Heart Rate Good for You?Heart & Lungs
Is 52 a Good Resting Heart Rate or Too Slow?Heart & Lungs
Why Is My HRV All Over the Place?Heart & Lungs
How Big Is My Heart? Size, Weight, and What It Means Heart & Lungs
What Resting Heart Rate Is Too Low and When to Worry?Heart & Lungs
Does Fasting Increase Your Heart Rate?Diet & Weight
Is Having a Small Heart Dangerous? Causes and Health Risks Heart & Lungs
Can High Heart Rate Cause Headaches?Brain & Nerves
Is Red Light Therapy Safe for Heart Patients?Heart & Lungs