What Could Cause Sudden Drastic Drop In Pulse Rate When O2 Concentration Remains Normal?

Posted on Thu, 2 Aug 2018

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Question : I have a pulse that went from 120 to 55 in five min. O2 concentration 98 and pulse is changing

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows :

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is necessary to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia., such as atrial fibrillation.

Coming to this point, if this unpleasant feeling persists, it is recommended a careful physical exam and a resting ECG.

Additional tests could be advisable as well:

- Complete blood count,
- Thyroid hormones level,
- Blood electrolytes level, etc.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues.

Hope to have been helpful to you!
Regards
Dr. Iliri

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