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What Causes Slow Heart Beat And Low BP?

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Posted on Thu, 4 Sep 2014
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Question : why do I have fast heart beat resting an low blood pressure
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Answered by Dr. Guru (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
reflex mechanism

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

There is a reflex mechanism(baroreceptor reflex) in our cardiovascular system which automatically increases the heart rate if there is sudden drop in blood pressure.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is it anything to be concerned about
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Answered by Dr. Guru (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
No, it is a normal compensatory mechanism which automatically occurs. However, it is better to get evaluated for the reason for low blood pressure.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Slow Heart Beat And Low BP?

Brief Answer: reflex mechanism Detailed Answer: Hi, There is a reflex mechanism(baroreceptor reflex) in our cardiovascular system which automatically increases the heart rate if there is sudden drop in blood pressure. Thanks!