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Lately Of The Course Of The Last Month My Resting
Question: Lately of the course of the last month my resting heart rate has slipped to most around 53-55 which is not abnormal for me but when I lay down or am sleeping I’m in the forties. I’m only 35 and in average shape...quit smoking after 15 years two years ago. When is it time to be concerned?
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question. Hope I can be of help for you today. The heart can beat too slowly if the electrical signals don't start often enough. Having a slow heartbeat doesn’t always cause problems.You may still be healthy even if you have slow heartbeat. For example, it is common for athletes to have a slow heartbeat. It is also common for people to have a slower heartbeat when you are sleeping. According to your history information you do not take any medicine that causes a decreased heart rate. There are also conditions or problems that are related to your heart rate low such as: a heart attack, certain infections, sleep apnea, anorexia etc. Did you see a doctor about it already? To see if your heartbeat is slower than normal, your doctor will do an ECG(electrocardiogram) and heart ultrasound. Your doctor also needs to do a blood test.
I hope that It can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or question about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. I hope you have good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question. Hope I can be of help for you today. The heart can beat too slowly if the electrical signals don't start often enough. Having a slow heartbeat doesn’t always cause problems.You may still be healthy even if you have slow heartbeat. For example, it is common for athletes to have a slow heartbeat. It is also common for people to have a slower heartbeat when you are sleeping. According to your history information you do not take any medicine that causes a decreased heart rate. There are also conditions or problems that are related to your heart rate low such as: a heart attack, certain infections, sleep apnea, anorexia etc. Did you see a doctor about it already? To see if your heartbeat is slower than normal, your doctor will do an ECG(electrocardiogram) and heart ultrasound. Your doctor also needs to do a blood test.
I hope that It can help you, and please let me know if you have any clarification or question about that, and I would be welcome to discuss it with you further. I hope you have good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Physician
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