heart rate after exercise

  My question is fairly simple.  I've recently been diagnosed with mitral
  valve prolapse, and I have the perception that my heart takes a long time
  to return to its resting rate after exercise.  I am wondering what is the
  "normal" time frame required for one's heart to return to its resting rate
  after 30 minutes or more of aerobic exercise.
  Thank you very much.

[CCF Cardio MD - MTR]

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Dear Eric, thank you for your question.  Generally, your heart rate should return to its resting value within 10-15 minutes after exercise, unless you are deconditioned. This should not be related to mitral valve prolapse.  I suggest that you track your resting heart rate just before you begin to exercise, during exercise, and 10-15 minutes after exercise.  Most likely, you'll find that you everything's normal.
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