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Re: low pulse rate
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Re: low pulse rate
by Cleveland Clinic, MD, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on July 09, 1998 at 23:35:23:
In Reply to: low pulse rate posted by Phil on July 05, 1998 at 11:00:04:
I have always had a good pulse rate usually in the 80's. I lkast two night I have gone to the blood pressure machine in the drugstore and my blood pressure was real good {135/80} but my pulse rate was around 45 to 50 bpm. I feel good. should I worry about this. I do not smoke or drink.
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Dear Phil,
Normal resting heart rate is between 50 and 90. A heart rate of 45 is a bit on the low side. Was this the machines reading (not always accurate) or your own? Where was the pulse checked. It may be that it was not actually that low. Even if this was accurate and you are not having any symptoms I would not be overly concerned. If you develop any symptoms (lightheadedness, passing out, fatigue) I would follow up with a doctor. Hope this helps.
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.
In Reply to: low pulse rate posted by Phil on July 05, 1998 at 11:00:04:
I have always had a good pulse rate usually in the 80's. I lkast two night I have gone to the blood pressure machine in the drugstore and my blood pressure was real good {135/80} but my pulse rate was around 45 to 50 bpm. I feel good. should I worry about this. I do not smoke or drink.
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Dear Phil,
Normal resting heart rate is between 50 and 90. A heart rate of 45 is a bit on the low side. Was this the machines reading (not always accurate) or your own? Where was the pulse checked. It may be that it was not actually that low. Even if this was accurate and you are not having any symptoms I would not be overly concerned. If you develop any symptoms (lightheadedness, passing out, fatigue) I would follow up with a doctor. Hope this helps.
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.
