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Is My Pulse Rate 48 A Cause Of Concern?

A couple of days ago my pulse rate was 58, it is now 48 but I have a cold and have taken both ibuprofen and decongestant. I have lost over 4st in weight in the last 6 months and previously had a pulse rate of c80. Is my pulse rate a cause for concern?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Yes,,your pulse is a matter of concern,,as your heart beats is too slow,we have to figure what's wrong with it,,so you should make an ECG and ECHO imaging and see a cardiologist
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Is My Pulse Rate 48 A Cause Of Concern?

Yes,,your pulse is a matter of concern,,as your heart beats is too slow,we have to figure what s wrong with it,,so you should make an ECG and ECHO imaging and see a cardiologist