• Heart rate

My heart rate is usually between 60-100BPM when active and is 40-60BPM during sleep. Is it typical that a heart rate can be 50-60BPM on average, when you are also obese (300lbs) and not an athlete? I have had a Zio patch and EKG, both came back normal but with rare PVC’s. Should I be worried about my resting heart rate? I rarely feel dizzy or un-well besides heart palpitations occasionally.

2 Answers

  • Cardiologist
  • Sierra Vista, AZ

Normal resting heart rate is 60-100 bpm. Heart rate is determined by a balance between 2 parts of your nervous system so some people run toward the low side and some toward the high side. I would not worry about your heart rate unless there are other symptoms.

  • Cardiologist
  • Huntsville, AL

This fluctuation in heart rate, especially low heart rate during sleep is typical of obstructive sleep apnea. Management of sleep apnea would be critical.

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