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What Causes Low Resting Heart Rate?
I am a 50 yr old male. I have always had a low resting heart rate but since I have been training more recently it has dropped to around 30 bpm. Although I run/swim a few times a week, I am no Lance Armstrong. Should I be concerned that my RHR is too low? Could it be a sign of a potential heart problem?
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Hello , physiological heart rate in atheletic population may be in late 40 s and 50 s . However heart rate of 30 may suggest a pathology and hence should be evaluated further.
Best test is to get a 24 hour holter monitoring to look for any blocks which may result in low heart rates . Thyroid function and myocardial function should be evaluated as the cause for the same .
Regards Dr. Priyank Mody
Best test is to get a 24 hour holter monitoring to look for any blocks which may result in low heart rates . Thyroid function and myocardial function should be evaluated as the cause for the same .
Regards Dr. Priyank Mody
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