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Question Title: slow heart rate and weak tooForum: The Heart Forum
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Have recently noticed my heart rate going down to around 58/min and feels very weak. It's hard to find my pulse. When I had BP checked, nurse had a heck of a time, she said my heartbeat was very "quiet". Then she took my pulse and it was 60. I understand lower heart rates can be typical in athletic people, and I wish I could say I'm in that group. But alas, I'm very overweight, and my heartrate usually is in the 80's while resting. I'm taking Atenolol, but have been taking it for over a year, and not until about two weeks ago did the slow heart rate begin. Any thoughts? Also, on a separate note, what does "reduced cardiovagal function with Thanks. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normal heart rate is between 50 and 90. A resting rate of 60, especially on beta blockers is nothing to be concerned about especially if you are not having any symptoms. Q: what does "reduced cardiovagal function with preserved adrenergic function" mean? Information provided here is for general educational purposes only. Only your doctor can provide specific diagnoses and treatments. If you would like to be seen at the Cleveland Clinic, please Call 1 - 800 - CCF - CARE for an appointment at Desk F15 with a cardiologist
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