My heart rate is slow and the doctor said that with some people 60-65 pulse rate is normal. But I feel stress in my chest, especially if I pick up something heavy, I'm short of breath at times and most of all I don't feel well. I have had the electric cardo gram and that where I got the 60-65 heart rate. Next month i'm going for the stress test. I feel there is something defentely going on with my heart, I'm not the type to make something out of nothing, plus I don't feel well. Do you think there could be more going on with my heart.
2006-10-27 12:54:13 · 8 answers · asked by Ellen J 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I had the same problem.. my doctor said i should try exercising more. my body got used to a slow type of life. there for the slow heart rate. it might not be your exact problem but ask your doctor
2006-10-27 12:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by OK 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A heart rate of 60-65 is normal. I'd be more concerned about the lady who said her HR is 40bpm. That's abnormal. Your lack of energy and shortness of breath with exertion may be caused by something other than your heart. I don't know if you have other health issues, what your weight is, your lifestyle, or anything else relevant about you. The stress test should tell more. In the meantime, please try not worry.
2006-10-27 22:04:26 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My heart rate is only 40, so I don't consider 60-65 to be slow. It is actually pretty normal for a person of average activity level. If you are concerned and are experiencing other symptoms, go to the emergency room and have them test your heart and blood flow. You have to trust your own instincts.
2006-10-27 21:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by TJMiler 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are headed in the right direction with the stress test, relax and see what comes of it. However if everything is normal and you still are feeling normal expect your doctor to come up with other suggestions, maybe your thyroid needs tested if underactive that might explain some of how you are feeling. But trust your doctor, if you don't feel your doc is doing the best he/she can for you then find anotherl
2006-10-27 22:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by IF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a few questions you need to ask b/c a pulse rate or 60 is normal.
How old are you?
Do you get regular excerise? You should.
Have you ever been tested for asthma?
You should get a breathing power test to see the strength of your lungs.
What's your BMI? (Body Mass Index) (are you over weight)
Do you smoke?
Did you recently move to a higher elevation?
2006-10-27 21:52:16 · answer #5 · answered by phillyboy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There could be. Women are routinely misdiagnosed for heart disease or silent heart attacks.
You can go to the emergency room, tell them your symptoms and demand a work up. Any silent heart attack in the last 24 hours will show as will heart damage in the EKG.
Don't take "no" for an answer!
2006-10-27 19:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Kimmer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2006-10-27 19:57:54 · answer #7 · answered by JUJUBEE 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you may need a stent or balloon. After the stress test, the doc will know more.
2006-10-27 22:58:36 · answer #8 · answered by big jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋