Abnormally Low Heart Rate

Posted By Joyce  on June 18, 1998 at 09:27:16:







I recently went to the doctor - and in the course of the exam learned that my pulse rate (confirmed by EKG) was stightly below 40 beatds per minute.  I had come in with complaint of insomnia - i.e. - no problem falling asleep but awaken before 4:00 AM and unable to fall asleep for normal # hours.  I am in early 50's, and over past two years have lost 65 lbs, on a very strict low fat (restricted calorie) diet, and
an exercise program - running five times per week, some weight training (after having been a lifelong couch potato!).  Blood tests had not shown abnormal thyroid readings - and if anything I feel stronger, and more energetic then I did prior to starting this diet/exercise regimen - i.e. I do not feel weak - which I understand is a symptom of bradycardia.  Question:  does this need to be investigated further, or should I just forget it?