Low Pulse Rate

[KG176]

I had an ICD event 3 days ago because I forgot to take my medication (for the first and last time!). I took the medication as soon as I realised, and went back to my normal daily routine 12 hours later. Ever since, my pulse has been really low - average 37 bpm for the last 4 hours. Is this normal?

[Ashleigh_BHF]

Hi KG176

Are you feeling dizzy or faint with your pulse so low? You never mentioned how you are checking your pulse, if it is with a heart rate monitor (fitbit etc.) please check it manually with two index fingers on the inside of your wrist for 60 seconds, just to double check the heart rate reading.

As Hidden says, it would be best to contact your pacing clinic and try to attend today for an urgent check, to check that the setting on your ICD are right for you-especially if you have had an event recently.

Best of luck,

Ashleigh

[KG176 in reply to Ashleigh_BHF]

Thanks Ashleigh,

I was using a wrist monitor, but have double checked using conventional methods, and results are comparable. in health terms, I feel perfectly well.

[Ashleigh_BHF in reply to KG176]

Hi KG176

Good that you feel well with a low pulse rate-it may still be worth contacting your pacing clinic as they may want to change the parameters on your ICD so your pulse rate doesn't go so low.

Hope it gets resolved soon!

Ashleigh