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bradycardia -- what's a too-low heart rate?

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Aug 2, 2025 | Replies (52)

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To everyone dealing with health issues l wish you all healing. I have a question l was recently diagnosed with a ascending aorta at 4.3 cm. When you've never had any serious heart problems and you get the news about your Aorta it scares you. I had a Coronary CT Angiogram and a echocardiogram. Besides the Aorta issue doctor said my heart was fine for now. I'm also dealing with a slow resting heart rate stays under 60 and gets into the 40's at night I wore a holster monitor for 48 hours. I was told everything looked okay. I do have PVC's. After the holster monitor results l met with one of his Nurse Practitioner's in his office. I tried to explain that l don't really worry about the low heart rate if it's not something serious. But l'm continually lightheaded. The Practitioner said if you faint or it gets worse go to the ER. Just wondering if the lightheadedness is something to be concerned about. Anyway opinions would be welcomed. Thank you

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I have bradycardia just as my father and grandfather did. My resting heart rate is around 46/47 bpm. I do not have any symptoms with my slow rate. I exercise daily and never have had any problems. I have had Afib twice in 3 years. From everything my cardiologist and 2 electrophysiologists have told me is that if a person has symptoms such as fainting, dizziness or lightheadedness due to low heart rates, that a pacemaker would most likely be recommended.
I am scheduled to get a pacemaker in two weeks to help with Afib should I have it again. I have been told by my cardiologist that my heart's conduction system will most likely get worse as I age. I will be 64 in a few days.
I would make an appointment with an electrophysiologist and get their thoughts on your problems. They will know more about the heart's electrical system. I would not wait until I fainted.
I also forgot to mention that I also have a 4.5 cm AAA.