2007-03-02 03:39:11 · 7 answers · asked by Milagros S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Depends what you mean by too low. Athletes have very low heart rates. If you are an athlete don't worry.Some blood pressure drugs will lower the heart rate. I would worry about anything under the 50's when resting if not an athlete.
2007-03-02 05:52:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a doctor but I can tell you from experience.
I have a rate of about 50 beats per minute on average but can go lower or higher at times.
When it gets down to 45 or so I have no energy what-so-ever! If it goes up, I feel like it is racing althought it is still within normal limits. My cardiologist says 72 is normal.
I have coronary heart disease so my cardiologist actually like it at 50 bpm because my heart isn't working as hard.
My mother got down to 29?? (can't recall exactly) then had a pace maker installed.
I guess the answer would be you'll feel very tired and without much energy.
2007-03-02 11:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bradycardia, as applied in adult medicine, is defined as a resting heart rate of under 60 beats per minute, though it is seldom symptomatic until the rate drops below 50 beat/min.
Drug treatment for bradycardia is typically not indicated for patients who are asymptomatic. In symptomatic patients, underlying electrolyte or acid-base disorders or hypoxia should be corrected first. IV atropine may provide temporary improvement in symptomatic patients, although its use should be balanced by an appreciation of the increase in myocardial oxygen demand this agent causes.
Bradycardias that cause symptoms can be treated by implanting a permanent pacemaker.
2007-03-02 12:43:09 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well at zero...you die.
It depends on why it's low. I know athletes with heart rates in the 40s. This is because they have excellent cardiovascular health. Other are higher because they are less healthy.
2007-03-02 11:43:42 · answer #4 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I know if it is too low you can pass out... But for people it may be OK. I know mine gets low sometimes and I am perfectly ok.. One website you can go to to ask more questions on this is listed in my resourses. but also check with your private physician. I hope this helps.
2007-03-02 11:49:10 · answer #5 · answered by ladygodiva03111969 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heart rate lower than is required to pump blood through you body will cause unconsciousness and death unless it is increased.
2007-03-04 11:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by xxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You die.
2007-03-06 01:12:09 · answer #7 · answered by Guitarist 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋