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What does sinus arrhythmia indicate?

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Hi doctor,

I am a 35-year-old male. I had an ECG done early in the morning, immediately after waking up from sleep, and it showed a heart rate of 60 bpm. Later that same day, I had another ECG at the hospital, which recorded a heart rate of 83 bpm. It was noted as a normal sinus rhythm with sinus arrhythmia. What does this mean?

Answered by Dr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai

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Dr. Vivek S. Narayan Pillai is a skilled Cardiologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating heart conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure. He is proficient in advanced cardiac diagnostics, including ECG, echocardiography, and stress testing. Known for his patient-centered approach, Dr. Pillai is dedicated to providing evidence-based cardiac care to improve heart health and overall well-being.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Sinus arrhythmia is an entirely normal phenomenon. It simply means that the heart's pacemaker, the sinus node, responds well to everyday stressors and activities. It is natural to have a low heart rate of 60 beats per minute in the early morning and to see it rise to 83 beats per minute as your activity increases. Rest assured, all is well.

Wishing you all the best.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At October 18, 2017
Reviewed At October 21, 2024

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek S. Narayan Pillai is a skilled Cardiologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating heart conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure. He is proficient in advanced cardiac diagnostics, including ECG, echocardiography, and stress testing. Known for his patient-centered approach, Dr. Pillai is dedicated to providing evidence-based cardiac care to improve heart health and overall well-being.

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Education:

DM

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vivek S. Narayan Pillai is a skilled Cardiologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating heart conditions such as hypertension, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and heart failure. He is proficient in advanced cardiac diagnostics, including ECG, echocardiography, and stress testing. Known for his patient-centered approach, Dr. Pillai is dedicated to providing evidence-based cardiac care to improve heart health and overall well-being.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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