> Slow Heart RateRead about Top 6 Causes of Slow Heart Rate How to tell when a slow heart rate is normal and when it may be a sign of a serious problem. EnglishWritten by Jay Patel, MD. UCLA Health Cardiology Fellow Medically reviewed by Andrew Le, MD. Last updated April 8, 2024 H...
Sinus node dysfunction - This usually causes a slow heart rate (bradycardia), with a heart rate of 50 beats per minute or less. The most common cause is scar tissue that develops and eventually replaces the sinus node. Why this happens is not known. Sinus node dysfunction also can be ...
Bradycardia (pronounced bray-duh-kaar-dee-uh) is a slow heart rate. Adults usually have a heart rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute, but if you have bradycardia, your heart beats fewer than 60 beats per minute. EKG readings are the most important test your doctor will use to diagno...
Slow heart rate Swelling of the thyroid gland (goiter) Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight Children and teens with hypothyroidism may also have the same symptoms as adults, along with: Delays in puberty Delays in growth Slow mental development Slower development of permanent teeth ...
The illness is characterized by high fever with chills, a slow heart rate, pneumonia, headache, weakness, fatigue, muscle pains, anorexia, nausea, and vomiting. The diagnosis is usually suspected if the patient has a history of exposure to birds. It is confirmed by blood tests. Mortality is...
Coughing Fast heart rate Rapid breathing Shortness of breath Slow heart rate Sweating Wheezing Headache Changes in skin color, ranging from blue to cherry red Blue skin, lips, and fingernails Confusion Disorientation
Beta-blockers slow the heart rate and reduce the tremor. Beta-blockers are used while more specific therapy takes effect.Hyperthyroidism is most often treated with anti-thyroid drug therapy. This blocks the formation of thyroid hormones. The most commonly used drug is methimazole....
Surgical implants:These are pacemakers that regulate heartbeat rates by either including extra beats if the heartbeat is too slow or "overdrive pacing" if the rate is too fast (for example, ventricular tachycardia); defibrillators that detect and then interrupt ventricular fibrillation; and devices...
Take slow, deep breaths. Try to avoid hyperventilating if you’re anxious. If you think you might be dehydrated or have low blood sugar, you may need a glass of water or juice and a snack. If you think that your blood pressure is too low, eating something salty or having an electrolyt...
Heart Arrhythmias When you have anarrhythmia, your heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular, uneven pattern. Some arrhythmias are harmless. But others can put you at a serious risk of problems such as cardiac arrest and stroke. They may also cause symptoms like dizziness and faint...