Is Pulse Ox Of 97-98 And A Heart Rate Of 47-51 Normal?

Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2015

Question: Pulse ox is 97 to 98 but pulse drops between 47 to 51 is that fine.
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that your pulse ox values are within the normal ranges.

Regarding your heart rate, it is a little low and indicates cardiac bradycardia.

If this cardiac frequency is persistent and you experience other symptoms like dizziness, body weakness, etc., I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG and a blood electrolytes level.

An ambulatory 24-48 hour ECG monitoring would be necessary if significant changes are identified in your resting ECG, which could be indicative for a cardiac conductance disorder.

Hope to have been helpful!

Feel free to ask any other questions, whenever you need!

Best regards,

Dr. Iliri

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