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Heart Attack, Angina Attacks, Low Heart Beat, Stent Placed. Is It Normal To Have A Low Heart Beat?

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Posted on Mon, 4 Jun 2012
Question: I had a heart attack 12 weeks ago. I had a stent fitted.I was also told half of my heart died in the heart attack so they showed me pictures of my heart and the bottom half is not working. I am 44 years old,I am having lots of Angina attacks and my heart rate is only 43 beats when resting is this normal?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (31 minutes later)
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

A normal heart rate ranges between 60 to 100 beats/ minute. Your heart beat is on lower side.

There are many conditions resulting in low heart beats which is also called as 'Bradycardia'. They are:

1. Diseases that damage the heart's electrical system. These include coronary artery disease, heart attack, etc.

2. Some medicines for treating heart problems or high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics, and digoxin.

Since you had a major ischaemic attack 12 weeks ago, that could also be the reason for Bradycardia in your case.

I would suggest you to get the complete cardiac check up done and discuss this issue with your Cardiologist for further treatment if required.

I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful.

I will be available for your further follow up queries if any.

Regards.
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Heart Attack, Angina Attacks, Low Heart Beat, Stent Placed. Is It Normal To Have A Low Heart Beat?

Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

A normal heart rate ranges between 60 to 100 beats/ minute. Your heart beat is on lower side.

There are many conditions resulting in low heart beats which is also called as 'Bradycardia'. They are:

1. Diseases that damage the heart's electrical system. These include coronary artery disease, heart attack, etc.

2. Some medicines for treating heart problems or high blood pressure, such as beta-blockers, antiarrhythmics, and digoxin.

Since you had a major ischaemic attack 12 weeks ago, that could also be the reason for Bradycardia in your case.

I would suggest you to get the complete cardiac check up done and discuss this issue with your Cardiologist for further treatment if required.

I hope my answer and recommendations are adequate and helpful.

I will be available for your further follow up queries if any.

Regards.