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Can low heart rate cause cardiac arrest?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

A friend of mine passed away because of cardiac arrest. He was a footballer. All of his tests were normal. And apparently, cardiac arrest was due to a slow heart rate while he was asleep. Now I am worried, as my heart rate is also low, at 55 to 60 beats per minute. Are there chances of cardiac arrest?

Kindly help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim

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Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I understand your concern. Sudden cardiac arrest in the sportive young population is a great concern, and many studies have looked into the causes. The most common causes are septal enlargement and heartbeat abnormalities.

Kindly share your ECG (echocardiogram) reports so I can review them.

I hope this has helped you.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 17, 2022
Reviewed At December 11, 2025

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Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

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Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in primary care, chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and acute illness treatment. He provides comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all age groups. Dr. Abouibrahim is committed to promoting long-term health and wellness through accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and a compassionate, holistic approach to healthcare.

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