Re: very low pulse

Posted By alicia on July 16, 1999 at 09:27:07
I periodically experience extremely low pulse/heart rates -- mid 40's.  The condition will persist for several days or weeks; severe fatigue accompanies the drop.  What can cause this condition?  Repeated visits to doctors have been of no help in diagosing.  Thank you.  

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Posted By Deb on July 16, 1999 at 14:02:48
Hi Alicia,
My slow rates went on for years and I passed out many times.  I even passed out at work in front of many doctors!  I was worked up in cardiology and nothing was found.  I then had sinus arrest on a monitor.  I now have a pacemaker.  I would suggest asking for a loop recorder from the doctor. Most important, go see a cardiologist, and or an EP(electrophysiologist) they are cardiologist's that specialize in heart arrhythmias.  They may be able to do a holter, but if these happen on and off then maybe a loop would be best.  










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