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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.