Low Pulse Rate

[chatterton]

I had a heart attack last year and am on beta blockers, ace inhibitors, clopidogrel and also thyroxine tablets for underactive thyroid.  My bp has now stabilised and is between 98/49 -145/68.  My pulse rate however, seems to only flucutate between the high 50s to as low as 43.  Is this normal.  I am 67 years old and overweight which I don't seem to be able to lose.

[jackie840]

i had aHA 9/10/05 1 stents 8m0s 2 more  after that i feel fine my HR went down to 50bpm rises when i am active i am on med  i did see it go down to 45bpm never felt anything now i only take low doses Metoprolol 25mg 5mg amlodipine 20mg simvastain 100mg allopurinol for gout 81 mg aspirin besides all this GBattack 12/07 hospital 7 days took antibocits 7 days next day felt sick gushed blood from both ends rushed to hosp 4 units of blood if i died i would have never known it no pain 4mos later removed GB what they overlooked there was a stent in my gut that was to be removed now i have kidney problems 3/14/10 i was feeling sick my urine was wine color my bp was going down along with my HR catscan shows stent moved u know what happens when a sewer backs up removed stent 5 0r more badpans  later was on a heart momotor 6 days 8days later went home lose weight walk alot do any kind of exersize dont worry i went through hell i am 77y/0 right now my HR is 55bpm wish u luck jackie

[Benjamin123]

a pulse rate of 43 is may be soon after you take betablockers. If this heart rate is maintained throughout the day  it is better to  consult with your doctor  to know whether u need to bring down the dose of betablockers.

[kay2486]

as long as you dont feel faint and dizzy you will be ok, if you do feel dizzy or faint see your doctor, the beta blockers lower pulse and they make your heart stronger to, dont worry about it. Are you having regular blood tests to check your thyroid?