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What Causes Low Heart Rate?

My father is having some issues today with heart rate. He had bypass surgery probably 15+ years ago with no issues since. His heart rate today has been in the 50 s to mid 60 s and at one point went to 40. Wondering if we should go to emergency room or wait and have a dr. Check it out tomorrow.
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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The cause can be
a.     Heart block
b.     Arrhythmia
Advice
1.     Immediately go to hospital
2.     Investigations
a.     ECG
b.     Serum sodium & potassium
c.     Blood sugar (F & PP)
Consult a heart specialist for further management
Thanks
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What Causes Low Heart Rate?

The cause can be a. Heart block b. Arrhythmia Advice 1. Immediately go to hospital 2. Investigations a. ECG b. Serum sodium & potassium c. Blood sugar (F & PP) Consult a heart specialist for further management Thanks