Re: Low pulse rate

Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on October 21, 1998 at 10:14:43:

In Reply to: Low pulse rate posted by Kim on October 20, 1998 at 10:30:18:






I returned from a very tiring trip yesterday.  I am still very tired now, and my pulse rate is 36 while my blood pressure is 85/52.  I'm on Cozaar and Coreg.
I am concerned about this.  Do you have any advice or explanation?
Thank you,
Kim
P.S.- Since I take Coreg, my pulse rate has been on the lower side (around 60) but never as low as it is now.
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Dear Kim,
36 is a bit on the low side and may be due to your Coreg.  I would contact your cardiologist today and discuss holding or reducing the dose of your coreg.
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