Last Night My Resting Heart Rate Was 61-54 Kind Of

Posted on Mon, 12 Aug 2019

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Question : Last night my resting heart rate was 61-54 kind of slow kind of light headed upset stomach. Rate increased after eating hadn't eaten all day.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!

I understand your concern and would explain that your heart rate fluctuations could be related a normal physiological response.

So, there is no reason to worry about!

I would just recommend checking your fasting glucose levels and your blood electrolytes.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr.Iliri, Cardiologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng