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Should I Be Concerned About The Heart Rate Of 39?

hi I had my heart chected at the hospital yesterday. the women giving me the test said my heart rate is 39 should I be concerned. I am waiting for the report to sent to my docter wed.thanks dr.Rynne vito Benedetto 29 west7th st bayonne,n.j. phone 0000 thank you
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
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Hello. Thank you for using HCM. I read your query. I understand your concern.

Normal heart rate is between 60-100. It can be considered normal down to 48-60 beats per minute in sportsmen and in subjects with everyday, vigorous physical activity. A heart rate of 39 beats per minute is considered low.

Some medications that are used for controlling high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers, verapamil, diltiazem, as well as digoxin for controlling the heart rate, can cause slowing of heart rate when their dosage is higher than needed. My opinion is that you should be put on a 24-hour Holter rhythm monitor, to see if this was a one-time episode or it is constant at these figures. If you are not on above mentioned medication and the Holter rhythm show that your heart rate is constantly about 40 beats per minute, combined with clinical symptoms such as dizziness or fatigue, then pacemaker implantation is indicated.

I hope I was helpful with my answer. Best regards.
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Should I Be Concerned About The Heart Rate Of 39?

Hello. Thank you for using HCM. I read your query. I understand your concern. Normal heart rate is between 60-100. It can be considered normal down to 48-60 beats per minute in sportsmen and in subjects with everyday, vigorous physical activity. A heart rate of 39 beats per minute is considered low. Some medications that are used for controlling high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers, verapamil, diltiazem, as well as digoxin for controlling the heart rate, can cause slowing of heart rate when their dosage is higher than needed. My opinion is that you should be put on a 24-hour Holter rhythm monitor, to see if this was a one-time episode or it is constant at these figures. If you are not on above mentioned medication and the Holter rhythm show that your heart rate is constantly about 40 beats per minute, combined with clinical symptoms such as dizziness or fatigue, then pacemaker implantation is indicated. I hope I was helpful with my answer. Best regards.