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What Causes Low Pulse Rate And Lightheadedness?

Posted on Mon, 2 Jan 2017

Question: Hello, from time to time I experience low pulse (54-61) and feel lightheaded. It's not all the time but happens couple times a month, feel like sometimes it's the day after a workout it can happen, for the most part it seems random, I normally exercise twice a week.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
A heart beat of 54-61 does not matter normally, but it should go up and not

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HCM,
Please tell me what is your normal heart beat.
A heart beat of 54-61 does not matter normally, but it should go up and not down after a work out.
I would want you to consult a Cardiologist locally and get electro-physiological tests done to rule out any underlying conditions
Please revert back.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (12 minutes later)

Heartbeat definitely goes up with exercise 130-150 bpm, normal rest heart rate is normally between 60-70, sometimes I notice it drop below 60,had echo and stress test about 23 months ago and all results were normal, was just curios about hb below 60

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hi, then you do not need to worry as I have already told you that a heart beat of 50-60 can be normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, then you do not need to worry as I have already told you that a heart beat of 50-60 can be normal.

But do follow up with your Cardiologist once in 3 months and get electro physiological tests done if he thinks it is needed.
All the best, and Regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng