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Does An HCG Diet Cause Slower Heart Beat?
I d like to know if HcG Diet can cause slow heart rate (50-54 beats a minutes) and low blood pressure (118/72). I am 31 years old. 5 6 tall. weight is 187lbs. I have also been battling an infected tooth. Not sure which is causing me to be fatigued/shortness of breath. Otherwise I ve been very healthy. Dentist has me on Keflex since yesterday.
Mon, 1 Oct 2018
Hi,
No, your diet does not affect your heart rate. Viral and some bacterial infections can cause a slow heart rate.
As you have shortness of breath on exertion, I will suggest you have a 2D echo and ECG done to rule out any possible cardiac involvement. I hope both comes out normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameer Maheshwari,
Cardiologist
No, your diet does not affect your heart rate. Viral and some bacterial infections can cause a slow heart rate.
As you have shortness of breath on exertion, I will suggest you have a 2D echo and ECG done to rule out any possible cardiac involvement. I hope both comes out normal.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sameer Maheshwari,
Cardiologist
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