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What Causes Low Pulse Rate Post Back Surgery?
Hello. I have recently developed a pulse rate of between 54-56. I had back surgery 3 weeks ago and immediately post op, for about 3 days it was as low as 44. I take tablets for high blood pressure. Can you tell me what this may be, and is it normal? Thank you
Mon, 28 Jan 2019
Hi,
Surgery includes giving of anaesthesia which can temporarily cause your Heart rate to slow down but it comes back normal after some time.
As you still have a heart rate of 54-55, it can be because of a BP medicine you could be taking (beta blocker or calcium channel blocker).
Please check on your medicine whether there is any medication with content - Metoprolol, bisoprolol or diltiazem. If there is any such drug, kindly consult with your primary care physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist
Surgery includes giving of anaesthesia which can temporarily cause your Heart rate to slow down but it comes back normal after some time.
As you still have a heart rate of 54-55, it can be because of a BP medicine you could be taking (beta blocker or calcium channel blocker).
Please check on your medicine whether there is any medication with content - Metoprolol, bisoprolol or diltiazem. If there is any such drug, kindly consult with your primary care physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist
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