What Causes Irregular Heart Rate Upon Waking Up?

Posted on Sat, 4 Apr 2015

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Sat, 4 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : hello,

sometimes i wake up from sleep during the day and i feel like my heart beats are not normal. For ex. i just woke up 10 min and when i checked my pulse it was 55. Should i be worried and go see a cardiologist?

thanks

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry, just perform a check up.

Detailed Answer:
Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern I would explain that a normal sinus rhythm with a heart rate at 55 bpm immediately after waking up is normal; you don't have to worry about that. If you feel that your heart beats are irregular, then I recommend you to consult your doctor (GP or cardiologist). If the presence of ectopic beats is confirmed, then an ambulatory ECG monitoring would be recommended.
Hope to have been helpful to you! Greetings! Dr. Iliri

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