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What Causes Slow Heart Rate?
Question: can you tell me why the heart could be pumping only half as fast. My heart is only doing half the speed as usual and is it dangerous?
Brief Answer:
A resting ECG is necessary to rule out a cardiac conductance abnormality.
Detailed Answer:
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Regarding a slow heart rate, I would explain that it may be a possible relation with echinoderm intake. Echinoderms are a large family and are consumed in so different ways by humans (boiled, dried, cooked over a fire, etc). So it is difficult to predict their possible side effects.
Nevertheless, I would recommend you to check your blood pressure, also continuously your heart rate, and if heart rate keeps going slower coupled with any unpleasant complains, I would recommend you to perform a medical check up to the nearest ER service. A resting ECG is necessary to rule out any cardiac conductance abnormalities, such as AV blocks.
Hope to have been helpful!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need. Greetings! Dr. Iliri
A resting ECG is necessary to rule out a cardiac conductance abnormality.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding a slow heart rate, I would explain that it may be a possible relation with echinoderm intake. Echinoderms are a large family and are consumed in so different ways by humans (boiled, dried, cooked over a fire, etc). So it is difficult to predict their possible side effects.
Nevertheless, I would recommend you to check your blood pressure, also continuously your heart rate, and if heart rate keeps going slower coupled with any unpleasant complains, I would recommend you to perform a medical check up to the nearest ER service. A resting ECG is necessary to rule out any cardiac conductance abnormalities, such as AV blocks.
Hope to have been helpful!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need. Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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