Bradycardia

[dogpoo]

At what point should you consider going to get checked out, I have always had a slowish heartbeat but recently it has been below 50 and as low as 44 BPM been getting some dizziness and palpitations, is this normal or should I be concerned?

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[HeijoshinCool]

Are you serious?

[Mightyquinn]

Get to the quacks ASAP.... Ring them now

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[thaiexpat21]

No it is not normal. Go to the hospital ASAP

Do not drive yourself !

[dogpoo]

Are you serious?

Yes I'm serious, I have read BPM as low as 40 is normal in some people hence why I am asking the question, I will go on Monday to see a doctor, I have had low BPM all my life so it's nothing new but it has gone lower over the last couple of weeks!!

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[bunnaag]

are ypou doing lots of sports ?

[dogpoo]

are ypou doing lots of sports ?

No, I exercise every day for 30/45 mins on the exercise bike other than that no, I think I will go to be checked out as my BPM has never gone as low as 42 which is what it is at the moment!

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[thaiexpat21]

are ypou doing lots of sports ?

No, I exercise every day for 30/45 mins on the exercise bike other than that no, I think I will go to be checked out as my BPM has never gone as low as 42 which is what it is at the moment!

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If your heart rate is running at 42/minute you need an urgent evaluation and ECG.

Please do not delay seeking advise.

[dogpoo]

 

are ypou doing lots of sports ?

No, I exercise every day for 30/45 mins on the exercise bike other than that no, I think I will go to be checked out as my BPM has never gone as low as 42 which is what it is at the moment!

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If your heart rate is running at 42/minute you need an urgent evaluation and ECG.

 

Please do not delay seeking advise. 

Just waiting for the gf to come home then I will go to the hospital!

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[Mightyquinn]

Good idea... If I had someone come see me ( I am a medic) with that bpm I would be sending them to hospital too. Good luck mate, hope everything is ok!

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[Sheryl]

Unless you are taking a beta blocker medication, this is indeed an indication of a cardiac abnormality and should see a cardiologist ASAP.

If you ARE on a beta blocker, and your heart rate is staying below 50 then should also see your doctor for possible medication adjustment but less urgent.

Be sure to count your pulse for a full minute, the 15 second and multiply by 4 method is not accurate with slow or irregular heart rates.

[dogpoo]

I am just back from the hospital, I had an ECG which was compared to one I had 2 yrs ago, they were virtually identical, pulse rate 2 yrs ago was 49 , pulse rate this time was 46, doc says nothing to worry about it is the normal rate for me!! I have done some reading and very low pulse rates are normal for fit people, I guess I must be fit!!

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Edited November 9, 2013 by dogpoo

[dogpoo]

The lowest ever recorded normal pulse rate was under 30!!

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[thaiexpat21]

Pleased it all turned out well

The reason I urged an urgent review was because of your describing " dizziness and palpitations" associated with the low pulse rate which could be indicative of a need for urgent treatment/intervention.

Was the Dr you saw a Cardiologist? If not I would urge you to see one especially if you suffer a repeat of the " dizziness and palpitations" in association with the low pulse rate.

[dogpoo]

As my heartbeat rate has been very low for the last 2 yrs that I now know off it would appear it is normal for me, I am happy with what the doctor said, it is possible the palpitations are related to stress, anyway I am happy with the outcome! Thanks to all that offered advice.

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