Bradycardia

[bee2]

Hi. 5 mins ago my BP was 111/59 and heart rate 37. I am totally exhausted. How is bradycardia usually treated?

[IanMK]

Hi bee2

You will find details regarding this condition on the Arrhythmia Alliance website: heartrhythmalliance.org/aa/...

They have a dedicated forum on HealthUnlocked and you may find other relevant posts there.

[IanMK]

The first step is to to identify and treat the root cause if possible.

[bee2 in reply to IanMK]

I am undergoing tests for MVD. But I've been diagnosed as Bradycardic for a few years but so far nothing has been suggested though it's mentioned every time I am admitted.

[marian25]

I had a pacemaker fitted 11 weeks ago, and I am feeling much better. My heart rate had dropped to 29 .

[bee2 in reply to marian25]

How long did it take to settle in?

[marian25 in reply to bee2]

It settled in straight away. My health has improved, and have no regrets about having the Pacemaker fitted.

[ling in reply to marian25]

Hi Marian,

What were your symptoms?

Thank you

[CharlesL]

My BP jumps about all over the place, I'm not sure that you can do anything about it.

Take care

C

[bee2 in reply to CharlesL]

Its my heart rate I am concerned about

[Shoshov]

Hi bee2. I'm the same. I'm awaiting a reveal device being fitted as I'm both brachi and tachycardic. Maybe they'll try that with you. Do you pass out with it as that's what happens to me. Not nice but hopefully get to bottom of with device

[bee2 in reply to Shoshov]

No I haven't passed out but have fallen over and my right leg gives way, usually I am dizzy too

[Shoshov in reply to bee2]

Oh dear we're a pair. I'm barred from rehab for passing out. Not allowed back until I get reveal fitted. I must be the longest rehaber on record. Been attending since march on and off. Bit of a nightmare to be honest as I just want signed off to join local fitness centre but can't until signed off from rehab. Grrr

[bee2 in reply to Shoshov]

I couldn't attend as lights give me migraine and they said they couldn't switch them off ☺

[Shoshov in reply to bee2]

Oh that's ridiculous. I'd take that further

[bee2 in reply to Shoshov]

No its fine. My last HA was last Oct. I hate hospitals as my chest pain dies down but migraine lasts till I get home.

[ling in reply to bee2]

Hi bee,

How are u doing now?

Did u have a pacemaker inserted?

Thank you

[bee2 in reply to ling]

No, yet still get heart rate of 35 at times which causes lethargy and dizziness.

[ling in reply to bee2]

Thanks bee.

Is dizziness not a reason for getting a pacemaker?

Thank you

[bee2 in reply to ling]

Who knows. I had another NSTEMI in Dec they noticed my heart rate. I mentioned how it makes me feel. But apart from prescribing more medication that doesn't affect HR nothing was said. I have requested all my cardiac medical records over the last 6yrs and will have a look at the results of all monitors and tests I have had in the past and never got results of.

[ling in reply to bee2]

Have u had an angiogram done?

Before my mother's diagnosis of sick sinus syndrome with a slow heart rate was confirmed as the cause of her low heart rate, the cardio insisted she have an angiogram to rule out heart disease as a cause of the low heart rate.

If heart disease had been the problem, then stenting and/or a bypass would have been recommended instead of a pacemaker.

[bee2 in reply to ling]

Did your mother get a pacemaker? Yes I have had angiograms done. The first few were clear, the last one some plaque but not enough for stenting. It showed Endothelial Dysfunction and Transient Vasospasms and strangely because it was Acetelone was used a Tachy Arrhythmia.

[ling in reply to bee2]

Not yet, that's why we feel like we're living with a ticking time bomb these days.

Your latest angiogram results sound like my mother's, no stenting required.

Does the Endothelial Dysfunction and Transient Vasospasms cause your slow heart rate?

Has there been any indication you'll get a pacemaker in the near future?

[bee2 in reply to ling]

I am not sure. Once I get my records I can see what my heart rate was like previously. I don't have a cardio appoint till July. Hopefully by then I can work out questions and be prepared. How long has your mothers heart rate been low? What is her BP like and is she on Medication for anything?

[ling in reply to bee2]

My mother's heart rate deterioration likely started around 2015. In the last month, we've recorded a lot more readings in the 40s, and on worser days, in the 30s. The 30s rate has been problematic as our BP monitor's default pulse range is 40-190. So we're now taking her pulse rate manually when necessary. And that has been freaky as well, when the rate goes as low as the 20s.

I get the inkling that u have a good appreciation of the relationship between BP and heart rate. For a certainty, as her low heart rate progressed significantly these last few months, it did cause destabilisation of both her heart rate and BP. She's been in and out of hospital as a result.

Its been a long journey learning about this heart rate BP connection. 2 important lessons -

1)when all 3 components, systolic, diastolic, pulse rate, are all low, that could potentially be danger point.

2)when a BP reading is out of the norm, it should be retaken and monitored, and if it does not stabilise, it would be worth a trip to the doctors to get it checked out.

After the angiogram results, it was determined my mother did not require additional medication, aside from the Simvastatin she was already on for her cholesterol control.

Lastly, that reading of yours from 7 months ago. 111/59. 37.

Using my mother's baseline, such a reading would be pretty good for her physically. A reading like 80+/50. 30+ or 40 pulse, could mean she is feeling chest discomfort, doesn't look well, is breathless or panting.

But there could be the oddity. Like when her reading was 112/45. 59. Plus the BP monitor was showing cardiac arrhythmia. She had been breathless and panting on off through the day. Her BP spiked to about 190 for the next few hours. She was warded for an unstable heart rate.

[normal2]

i also have Sinus Bradycardia and i had a two wire pacemaker implanted two months ago and i feel great.good luck

[ling in reply to normal2]

Hi normal2,

What were your symptoms before u got your pacemaker?

Thank you