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Is It Normal For An Active Sportsperson To Have A Low Heart Rate?

Posted on Tue, 5 Mar 2024

Question: today I for my general check up done ,all tests were fine.But my ecg report was not,it showed a heart rate of 37?the nurse asked me to see a specialist,I met my physician who has asked me to see a cardiologist. I am a frequent runner and exercise vigorously almost 5 hours per week since 6-7 years with occasional weight train now.what could be the possible cause.i don't have thyroid.i have never had any problems with breathing or dizzenes in exercises..please suggest

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Welcome and thank you for asking.

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that it is quite normal to have a lower heart rate in active or sport persons like you.

As long as you have no symptoms like shortness of breath, fainting or chronic fatigue, there is nothing to worry about!

Anyway, I would like to directly review your ECG report, if you can upload it, so I can give a more professional opinion.

I would also recommend performing a cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart function and structure.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (17 hours later)

I have been asked to get a repeat of the holter test done,the doctor wants to be sure?I am sending you to images 1 is of the test done today and 2nd for yesterday,please check and advise!

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please, could you try to upload your tests again?

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

I have been waiting for the uploaded images, but nothing appears on the system yet.

Please could you try again to upload them again here on HCM!

Regarding Holter test, it could be helpful to review your heart rate trends during the day-night period; the average heart rate and possible cardiac conductance abnormalities if any of them is present.

Nevertheless, as far as you are clinically asymptomatic (physically active without any specific complaints) you shouldn't worry too much about.

I remain at your disposal for further discussions after you upload your test imagines.

Regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (5 hours later)

please find the pictures of the report!

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please try to upload again your reports.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

It may be a system error, but I can not find any reports attached to this question.

Please could you try to upload again?

If you have difficulties uploading them, please contact the Healthcaremagic team for support.

I would be glad to review them at any time!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

sir got holter and tmt also done.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please try to upload again!

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

There is still no attachment to the question. Maybe some problems during uploading.

Could you please try to upload your reports again!

I remain at your disposal whenever you need!

Regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar