Dr. Isaac Gana
Cardiology
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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 going for a walk for 2.5 miles. I am concerned about my low pulse. Currently, I am taking Valsartan, Hydrochlorothiazide 325 mg/25 mg and Amiloride 5 mg.
Hi,
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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 people, age, body size, and activity. I suggest you continue doing your normal daily routine. You need to be concerned when it goes below 40 beats per minute and you can experience some symptoms like shortness of breath or faintness.
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