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I have Bradacardia - when do I need a pacemaker?
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May 25, 2025. I'm am new to this forum. I have not been diagnosed by a Cardiologist to have Bradycardia. I have been having a slow resting rate in the low 50s 's for several months. I'm not active do to other issues So l don't think my resting heart rate shouldn't be that low. As l'm writing this l just checked and my watch showed 52 bpm. I have been lightheaded but never falling down or passing out. I'm going to try to see a cardiologist as soon as I can. I was just wondering if someone could give some advice. Should I seek medical attention now at the ER.
Can it wait until l can see a cardiologist. At what point is the heart rate considered dangerously too low. Anyway advice would be welcomed.
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I keep this on my husband’s BP chart as a reminder:
- High blood pressure: above 140 / above 90. If 180 or / 120, go to ER.
- Low Blood Pressure: below 90 / below 60.. If fainting/dizzy,, go to ER.
- Abnormal Pulse: below 60 (bradycardia) or above 100 (tachycardia), 120-140 dangerous.
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Not a medical professional and can't answer your medical questions or medical advice just give you my experience.
A heart rate of 50s is not uncommon. I slow resting rate usually shows good cardiovascular system. The norm for resting heart rate is 70 bpm. However that is just a statistic and if your number is below or above in does not mean you have a problem.
My resting heart rate was in low 60s most of my life. When I was put on Entresto and Carvididol my resting heart rate went down into 30s. Now the problem with 30s for me was standing up to quick and getting dizzy. It also increased my PVCs.
From your post I would recommend you see a cardiologist and let do some test if he/she feels appropriate. Do you have a primary care doctor? Have you brought this to thier attention. They would be better able to guide you based on knowing our medical history and if feels should do a referral to cardiologist. With your present anxiety/stress over this I would suggest seeing one or the other as stress/anxiety is not good for you both mentally and physically.
If you are in doubt on and day/night you can always call your ER and speak to them about what you are feeling. I have many friends who have PR in the 50s but you mentioned lighheaded and make sure whomever you call you mentioned that.
When you said lightheaded that is something that needs an explanation of why? Does it come with sitting, standing, laying down, or when you stand up. Those are questions a ER and your cardiologist will ask. Also are you on any medications for BP or other medicines that can lower your HR? Can you see why a medical professional should give you medical advice as they are going to need your medical history and any medications and supplements you are on.