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Wednesday, 25 July 2018 11:25

What is Bradycardia?

A heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute (BPM) in adults is called bradycardia. What's too slow for you may depend on your age and physical condition.

  • Physically active adults (and athletes) often have a resting heart rate slower than 60 BPM but it doesn't cause problems and is normal for them.
  • Your heart rate may fall below 60 BPM during deep sleep.
  • Elderly people are more prone to problems with a slow heart rate.

Causes of bradycardia

  • Problems with the sinoatrial (SA) node, sometimes called the heart's natural pacemaker
  • Problems in the conduction pathways of the heart
  • Metabolic problems such as hypothyroidism
  • Damage to the heart from heart attack or heart disease

 

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Symptoms of bradycardia

A heart rhythm that's too slow can cause insufficient blood flow to the brain with symptoms such as:

  • Fatigue or feeling tired or weak
  • Dizziness or lightheadedness
  • Confusion
  • Fainting or near-fainting spells
  • Some people may feel short of breath
  • Feeling like it's hard to exercise
  • In extreme cases, cardiac arrest may occur.

Complications of bradycardia

Severe, prolonged untreated bradycardia can cause:

If you notice a slow heart beat or any of the above symptoms, please contact Dr. Shahzad or call 911 immediately!

 

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