Still have bradycardia after pace maker

So my pulse rate is in the low 40's and it worries me! I thought that my pulse rate would be more normal I just moved and do not have a new cardiologist yet. it just seems to me that a pulse rate of 44 is low for someone with a pace maker?

Anyone have a similar situation??
Roger

4 Comments

44 does seem low

by Jake93 - 2014-07-31 01:07:24

I would find a cardiologist and see what's going on. I have a Medtronic Adapta and my low number is set at 60. Hopefully for your situation it would be a matter of just making some adjustments to the pacemaker.

How do you feel ?

by IAN MC - 2014-07-31 04:07:59

is quite an important question ! If you have normal energy levels and no symptoms from your low HR then it MAY be right for you .

What was your normal resting HR before you had a pacemaker ?

Like Paul ( from Sydney ) I had mine raised from 50 to 55 because I felt very tired in the evenings .I was surprised at the big difference it made to my energy levels.

If it concerns you then see a cardiologist !

As a general observation I think there is a danger that perfectly healthy people can become obsessed by numbers . I envy people who haven't a clue about their cholesterol / HR /BP / blood sugar levels etc and DON'T CARE ! I have many friends in their eighties who come into that category !!!!

There are many athletes with resting heart rates in the forties; I often wonder what treatments some numbers-driven doctors would inflict on them. ( end of rant ; have a word with your Dr if you need to put your mind at rest ! )

Cheers

Ian


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by Tracey_E - 2014-07-31 09:07:03

I'll second Ian's question, how do you feel? If you feel fine, don't worry about it. When in doubt, call and ask to be seen.

Another question to ask

by KAG - 2014-07-31 12:07:56

is what is your PM's lower rate set to? The PM will not let you go below that rate. If you're measuring a HR lower than that it's most likely how you're measuring your HR.

I agree with Ian and Tracey, if you feel fine then your settings are right for you. If not then you probably need a tweak. To help you understand what your PM is doing get a copy of your PM's interrogation report. You can then ask specific questions here.

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