I Think I Had Heart Rate Decreased From 120 To 60

Posted on Mon, 24 Aug 2020

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Question : i think i had heart rate decreased from 120 to 60, was walking unsteadly, and went up back to 120bpm in 2 minutes. it was scary. but i want to know what i was happening could be? I can aware of it. what kind drug is that so powerful, it is not a drug that decrease heart rate but decreased rapidly and went up. it is like V shape beating speed.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably bradycardia, follow the advice below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The symptoms seem to be related to bradycardia which is a drop in the heart rate.
There are many medical conditions causing this symptom.
So, I suggest to do the following examinations for further evaluation:
-An electrocardiogram
-Thyroid hormone levels
-A complete blood count

Meanwhile,I suggest to avoid alcohol or caffeine, which can also trigger the symptoms.
I also would like to know if you are taking any medication currently.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Kind regards!

Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (10 hours later)

is it a heart attack?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The symptoms are not typical for a heart attack.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

The heart attack has other specific symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath and dizziness.
So, In my opinion, it was not a heart attack based on the symptoms referred in the query.
I recommend to do the examinations that I mentioned above to exclude completely the heart attack.

Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care dear,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (23 hours later)

if it was not a heart attack, my heart muscle was damaged?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, if it is not a heart attack, your heart muscle is not damaged.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

No, if it is not a heart attack, your heart muscle is not damaged.
The heart attack damages the heart muscle because of the lack of blood supply.

However, please do an electrocardiogram for further evaluation.
It will help us for better diagnosis.

Hope my answer was helpful.
Take care
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee