• What causes bradycardia?

I am a 40 year old male who has bradycardia. Is it serious? What causes bradycardia?

5 Answers

  • Vascular Surgeon
  • Amarillo, TX

Bradycardia is slowing of the heart rate below 40. They can be caused by various medications that affect the conduction system ( electrical system) in addition to damage to the heart muscle that affects the electrical system of the heart. If you have symptoms of lightheadedness, or passing out you will need a pace maker.

  • Cardiac Electrophysiologist
  • Newark, New Jersey

Bradycardia in athletics is very normal. As long as you have no symptoms yes it is normal

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Asheville, NC

It could be medication or physiology of the person. He may jog a lot.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Atlanta, GA

There can be many causes of bradycardia, so you should see a cardiologist so he or she can do an appropriate work-up and see if and when treatment may be needed.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgeon
  • Fort Smith, Arkansas

Athletes well-conditioned can be slow, which is normal. Less than 50 in most is too slow. Lots of causes. Medications like metoprolol can do that, and others. Some over-the-counter pills can cause it. Hard to cover everything without a doctor visit and full history and physical. I would get checked out if you are slower than 50.

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