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Abnormal Heart Rate, Underweight. Family History Of Thyroid Problems. Done Cataract Surgery. Opinion?
My heart rate has been around 58 for a very long time. I ve just had cataract surgery and my heart rate was about 45. I ve measured it a few times at 48 to 50 over the last few months. I m 67 and since I retired several years ago I ve put on about 15 lbs but I am still under weight for my height-always have been. My mom has passed a few goodies on to me and I believe she was on thoroxin for a long time. Whatca think?
Thu, 19 Sep 2013
Hi friend,
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The first step is to see a Cardiologist
Probably, it is a degenerative disease of the conduction system... / occasionally from ischemia
HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance.
You may even need Electro Physiological Studies (EPS)
You may ultimaately need a pacemaker... This super-speciality expert is called ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGIST. The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
The first step is to see a Cardiologist
Probably, it is a degenerative disease of the conduction system... / occasionally from ischemia
HOLTER (24 to 48 hour ambulatory monitoring) / ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance.
You may even need Electro Physiological Studies (EPS)
You may ultimaately need a pacemaker... This super-speciality expert is called ELECTRO-PHYSIOLOGIST. The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
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