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Is Sinus Bradycardia In A Trained Athlete A Cause For Concern?
Question: I had ecg today which states Sinus Bradycardia and Sinus arrhythmia, borderline abnormal ecg, with BPM 52
I am male of 26 years age and I underwent one year physical training recently involving running upto 10 km average daily. I have been athletic since 17 years of age and my weight is 72 kg height 170 cm. I usually run for 5 km daily now a days and I haven't experienced any chest pain also.
Should I go for some checkup?
I am male of 26 years age and I underwent one year physical training recently involving running upto 10 km average daily. I have been athletic since 17 years of age and my weight is 72 kg height 170 cm. I usually run for 5 km daily now a days and I haven't experienced any chest pain also.
Should I go for some checkup?
Brief Answer:
No further check up required
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Both Sinus bradycardia and sinus arrhythmia is normally seen in well trained athletic heart . It rather signifies healthy heart which is trained for endurance and hence it's strong enough to supply enough blood to the working muscle without having to work hard .
Sinus arrhythmia is due to increase in vagal tone seen in athletes.
Just to reassure you XXXXXXX Phelps besaline heart rate during his Olympic wins were in 40 s
No further investigation or test required based on this ecg finding .
Let me know if any clarification is needed .
Do rate for others reference
Wishing you healthy life .
Regards Dr. Priyank Mody
No further check up required
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
Both Sinus bradycardia and sinus arrhythmia is normally seen in well trained athletic heart . It rather signifies healthy heart which is trained for endurance and hence it's strong enough to supply enough blood to the working muscle without having to work hard .
Sinus arrhythmia is due to increase in vagal tone seen in athletes.
Just to reassure you XXXXXXX Phelps besaline heart rate during his Olympic wins were in 40 s
No further investigation or test required based on this ecg finding .
Let me know if any clarification is needed .
Do rate for others reference
Wishing you healthy life .
Regards Dr. Priyank Mody
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Thanks for your remarks sir.
My ECG report analysis says
SINUS BRADYCARDIA
SINUS ARRHYTHMIA
Counter clockwise rotation
BORDERLINE ABNORMAL ECG
PR int ( ms) 152
P/QRS/T int( ms) 116 97 201
QT/qtc Int ( ms) 416 392
P/QRS/T Axis ( deg) 37 46 32
Is it ok Sir?
My ECG report analysis says
SINUS BRADYCARDIA
SINUS ARRHYTHMIA
Counter clockwise rotation
BORDERLINE ABNORMAL ECG
PR int ( ms) 152
P/QRS/T int( ms) 116 97 201
QT/qtc Int ( ms) 416 392
P/QRS/T Axis ( deg) 37 46 32
Is it ok Sir?
Brief Answer:
May upload the ecg for review.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
All the parameter you have described for the Ecg are withen normal limits . As I said sinus arrhythmia and bradycardia are very common in athletes and one need not worry for the same .
Regards Dr. Mody
May upload the ecg for review.
Detailed Answer:
Hello ,
All the parameter you have described for the Ecg are withen normal limits . As I said sinus arrhythmia and bradycardia are very common in athletes and one need not worry for the same .
Regards Dr. Mody
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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