Pulse in the 30s should I be concerned?

[Kendalghost]

When I have an AF episode I take at least a day to recover and my pulse is in the 30s. So far today I have to it up to 39, that is with a walk and eating lunch. Should I be concerned?

[BobD Volunteer]

How do you feel? A pulse that low for many people would be highly debilitating but for a fit ex athlete absolutely fine. I remember once testing an ex lifeboat bosun at 80+ years old with a HR of 36 who was quite happy.

If you feel ill with the rate then please speak to your doctor.

[Kendalghost in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob, my pulse has now reached the dizzy heights of 41 which is more normal for me/ When it goes lower I feel slower than usual and just want to sleep... I am due a chat with the cardio soon so will mention the lower pulse.

[Jalia]

I really think that you should be taking medical advice for heart rate in the thirties regardless of how you are feeling.

[jeanjeannie50]

If your heart rate is really that low and you're not measuring your heart rate with an oximeter, then I think you need to seek medical advice. My GP was concerned when mine went below 40 and I had to reduce my medication.

Jean

[Buffafly]

My cardiologist thought 50 was too low. I would take advice, you don’t want to live? up to your name!

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[mjames1]

I'd ring my doc today, not wait. They may wwnt to adjust meds,etc.

[Kendalghost in reply to mjames1]

I tried that once and got told to ring 111....they told me to go to A&E and offered me an ambulance if I waited a few hours.

[Truckerclark]

sound advice from all ,,,go see doc get it checked ,mines was hitting 30 odd for a while I felt tired & out of sorts ,,,,,I now have pacemaker to stop bradycardia,,,,I have af too ,,,, it won’t stop af but will keep your heart from going so low ,,,,

[Kendalghost in reply to Truckerclark]

A pacemaker keeps being mentioned but nothing further so far. Will see what the GP says on Monday.

[Ppiman]

Is it that low while briskly walking? I was told that in and of itself, a low pulse isn't a worry but is was something the cardiologist I saw pointed out on the 2-week monitor study I did.

I think an issue with a low pulse is if there are pauses between beats, also if you need to take beta-blockers, too, which will lower it even more; also, I've read that sometimes a low pulse can itself trigger AF.

Your GP is the best source of information, I reckon.

Steve

[Ronnieboy]

My pulse rate is normally in the 40s or low 50s,and I feel fine,I was told if you feel all right don't worry about it,so I don't.

[BlueINR]

Yes. That low heartrste may not adequately supply organs with oxygen. I would suggest going to an ER immediately.

[timetabler]

My pulse sometimes goes as low as 32 bpm when measured with a standard blood pressure machine. However my EP says it cannot measure correctly due to ectopics, and sure enough a Kardia 6L shows a faster heartbeat.

So it depends on how you are measuring it, but I think you should get it checked anyway.

[Kendalghost in reply to timetabler]

Thanks it is a Kardia 6L that I am using. I'm back around 40/41 now but will ring the surgery on Monday.

[Pacific]

it’s hard to define normal; mine is in the mid 40’s, and I didn’t need a pacemaker. My father’s heart rate was in the 30’s and he had a TIA, and paid for the price , having refused a pacemaker, but your cardiologist can advise you.

[JOY2THEWORLD49]

Hi

Oh dear YES!

Ring your Alarm or emergency number.

Mine stays in an avge 47 H/R at night. Under 50 is

watch.

How are you feeling - that is the basic test. Are you feeling faint, dizzy,

sick????

Too low - you may need a pacemaker. How is your BP?

What drugs are you on??

cheri JOY. 74. (NZZ)

[Elfiejean]

When mine was in the 30's they inserted a pacemaker. Low heartrate can be normal for some folks but not for me.I never was dizzy or anything. It made them nervous.