Is heart rate 55 bpm normal and cause for concern

[john2live]

Just wondering,
I have when relaxed and restings a heart rate of sometimes 57 55 and 52 bpm. It varies. Should this concern me? I have had palpitations recentley and just noticed this.

thanks

[Kimmer1969]

I had a heart attack in the past. My blood found a different way to travel to my organs. When I’m laying to rest sometimes my bpm is 55 to 45. I don’t work out I’ve lost 20 pounds to help with my heart. But every now and then it does that.

[TBYCL]

Well i am 25 and my resting heart rate is between 55-70 one time while on cardizem my heart rate droppes to 42 but that was caused by the medication. As long as you're not having symptoms such as chest pain, fainting, black outs, confusion, shortness of breath you should be ok, i would still mention it to a doctor so he can take a look, but most likely it's ok. My cardiologist didn't even seem concerned with my low heart rate after i was monitored for ocer 24 hour's, i also get skips and flutters.

[mindanalyzer]

I am 45 yo man and my resting HR is 48-49, and 52-57 when working in an office. I have been a road cyclist for a few years and during the races that I take place I can keep my HR above 175 for more than a hour (somehow my lactate threshold is pretty high) and I feel fine. My VO2 max is 50

[mindanalyzer]

ah... my maximum recorded HR is 194

[Phaneuf_net]

So I'm only 10 but I was wondering if I'm sitting in bed and have a heart rate of 55 if it is normal and I've had a problem for a while and what it is, is I have this weird feeling in my left boob that is hard to explain and sometimes in certain areas it starts to hurt and I was wondering what is wrong or if anyone can relate to my problem.

[Leighloo]

From everything I've read, 55 is excellent.  Also, your breast pain could simply be growing pains.  I, along with other young women, have experienced the same thing at your age.  Hope this helps, however if you continue to have concerns, it's always good to speak with your doctor.

[cindy707]

Don't sell yourself so short Jenny....i always look for your posts because i find them super informative and good reading.  Jenny is right tho John.....get it checked out especially as she says if you are not an active person or even actually if you are because regardless of how many people have palps you need confirmation from your doc that thats all this is.....and Jenny sorry your brother went thru that at such a young age.....makes you wonder what people did back in the day before pacemakers, ICD's and the like were here on earth....

[jennyfi1234]

I usually can not add anthing after cindy speaks, cause she is far more intelligent than I in this stuff, but I just want to play the devils advocate a moment. My brother went through life with is rate in the low 50s and was always told he was super fit. The thing was, he was NEVER active, and had some chest pains off and on, and when he turned 20 or 21 he colapsed because his heart dropped down to 30. (big difference I know between 55 and 30), but basically I am saying you should definately discuss this with the doctor. My brothers doctors always said he was fit as a fiddle, till it dropped to 30. He has a pacemaker now. Please know I am NOT trying to scare you, and Cindy has great advice, I just dont want to see anyone go through what we went through when we almost lost my brother, so perhaps at least talk to the doctor. The other thing, you can ask cindy or someone else on here, but my brother had 3rd degree block, and I think if you have that your heart rate will not increase with exercise--not sure at all though, so ask, but if that is the case, see if your rate increases with exercise.

[catcatsp]

Just reading this post - I am a 30 year old woman whos always had low blood pressure. I have server anxiety and do get palpitations I think, but lately have stopped being able to feel my heartbeat in my chest on a couple of occaisions. I took my pulse tonight in bed and its 55bpm. I dont exercise and am currently housebound with agoraphobia in a tiny flat so very little exercise. Is this something to worry about?

[cindy707]

Man o man all i have to say is that  would trade w. you any day of the week.  A resting rate in the upper 50's is pretty amazing.  Usually you see this with people who are super active, runners, indulge in sports, etc.  As far as the palps go if they keep popping up i would call the doc just so they can take a quick listen...it may be nothing at all and over 40% of the population has palps...no worries but just call your doc and tell them what is happening...peace of mind is worth everything to all of us....