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I have anxiety, and my heart rate is reduced. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 49-year-old male with a weight of 220 pounds and height of 5' 9". I exercise Cardio regularly however carry a little extra weight. I suffer from anxiety and are presently on inderal lyrica and Prozac. Over the past two weeks I have noticed my resting heart rate on my smart watch... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns, do not worry you will be fine. The Inderal you are taking is what is reducing your heart rate. A 48 bpm to 58 bpm is not bad so long you are not experiencing symptoms like fainting or shortness you are fine. I advise you to continue to mon... Read Full »
I am an active person with a low heart rate and blood pressure. Do I need to be worried?
Query: Hi doctor, For the past one month, I have been working out a lot such as running, body building and following a healthy diet. I have lost weight. My blood pressure is 95/59 mmHg. My resting heartbeat is around 55 beats per minute. My weight is 160 pounds. I wanted to ask if it is fine to have this l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is very normal for athletes to have a low heart rate. Sometimes some people are born with this condition where they have very low heart rate and blood pressure. When did you first notice this development? Have you been on other drugs apart from the ones menti... Read Full »
What reduced my heart rate after a knee replacement surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I was in the recovery room after undergoing total knee replacement (TKR), and my heart rate dropped to 38. I felt weak and tired, so the nurse added something to my IV, and I felt fine, and all vitals returned to normal. They took me to my room, and I ate and was resting. My heart rate dr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through all your explanations in detail. The closest possibility to the cause of your problem is most likely due to the effect of anesthesia. I have seen a few cases similar to this where post-operation there is a severe case of bradycardia without any evidence ... Read Full »
During morning, I have sudden rise in heart rate for the past few days. What can be done?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 27-year-old male with a weight of 249 pounds and a height of six feet four inches. When I wake up in the morning and stand up, I have a sudden rise in heart rate up to 120 beats per minute. Sometimes it becomes high up to 140 beats per minute. I do not have a rise in heart rate thr... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is perfectly normal to have fluctuation in heart rate between the activities. Heart rate gets increased during the physical activity and it can become high up to 300 beats per minute and it depends on the type of activity you get engaged. You need to do a thyroid fun... Read Full »
Is it normal for an 82-year-old to have a pulse rate of 54?
Query: Hi doctor, I am an 82-year-old male. I noticed a pulse rate of 54 beats per minute before a couple of days. Yesterday, I recorded my pulse rate throughout the day from 8 am to 10 pm. I had a pulse rate of 58, 60, 80, 78, 69, and 74 beats per minute. I had a pulse rate of 80 beats per minute after g... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is perfectly normal to have a low pulse rate according to your age. It is a physiological change that occurs with aging and it is not considered low. The normal pulse rate ranges between 60 to 90 beats per minute. This range differs with pe... Read Full »
Is it safe for me to do exercise with a low heart rate?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had really bad anxiety lately and never check my heart rate and decided to check it. It was only about 63 beats per minute, but it was around 90 the last time I checked. I have recently been put on Pantoprazole and an extra blood pressure pill for anxiety. I would say I am very ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A normal pulse rate is anything between 60 to 90 beats per minute. So 63 beats per minute is not bad. I am slightly worried about your weight. The chest pain you are having might be angina. I strongly advise you to do an echo, chest x-ray, ... Read Full »
My heart rate becomes slow after I wake up. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I had panic attacks for the last ten years, which reoccurred a few years ago. I had episodes of tachycardia during these time frames, and I have some apnea symptoms like occasional sleep paralysis, tiredness, and a sore throat. All this leads to a high BMI and poor sleep elevation, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are totally fine. If your heartbeat is as low as you complained, you will not hear the beat instead. But anxiety most times makes us think it is beating abnormally. I suggest you to keep a healthy diet and exercise regularly. You will d... Read Full »
When do I need a pacemaker for my low heart rate?
Query: Hello doctor, I get low heart rates of 40 to 45 bpm while sitting or lying down, and when I get up and walk, it will return to 60 and above. I also went for a long walk for about an hour, and my heart rate was between 78 to 90 bpm. I have had this issue for more than eight years. My query is, do I n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for reaching out to us. I have gone through the result of your investigations (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Your ECHO (echocardiogram) and ECG (electrocardiogram) are within normal limits and do not show any abnormalities. It is no... Read Full »
Will Labetalol for high BP cause reduced heart rate?
Query: Hello doctor, I have high blood pressure and I take Labetalol 200 mg once a day. I was started on this before eight months after my daughter was born. I notice now while monitoring my blood pressure that my heart rate is very low like 53 bpm. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your pulse rate at 53 bpm is slightly low but not too low to cause any concern. It can be of concern when it becomes lower and presents with symptoms such as lightheadedness or fainting. In case you develop these symptoms please contact the physician that prescribed ... Read Full »
Why is there a change in heart rate in the initial days of gymming?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 400 lbs, 35-year-old male who did not exercise before but I just started going to the gym in the past week. The first three days my maximum HR was 150 on the treadmill, but I felt fine and would do 40 minutes on it. But today I did only for 30 minutes because I started to feel a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is normal for the heart rate to go as high 300 bpm. You are exercising the wrong way according to your weight. You have to start exercising by taking a five-minute walk on the treadmill before gradually increasing the pace to a speed of ... Read Full »