Low heart rate, should I be worried?

[Danceawaytheblues]

I am taking Bisoprolol 2.5mg since my cardiac event in April. My heart rate when I was discharged from hospital was 60. Over time it has dropped to as low as 51. My question is should I be worried and call my HF nurse? I feel ok and can still do my normal routine. Thanks for any advice.

[CarlGreen]

Hiya, as we sit here, mine is at 49. Before my HA back in June, I reckon it was @ 80/90 bpm (But can't be sure as never checked it!). I am on 1,25mg of Bisoprolol.

Dunno if this helps but hope it does.

[Danceawaytheblues in reply to CarlGreen]

Thank you CarlGreen for your reply. Yes it does help knowing that I am not alone in having a lower pulse. x

[Danceawaytheblues]

Thanks for your reply Thatwasunexpected. My normal routine is just using my exercise bike, short walks and general housework. I am not overly tired, no breathlessness , no fluid retention. I would say that as I have just celebrated my 75th birthday, I feel fortunate. Thanks for your reassurance. x

[laser189]

Hi

My resting heart rate is 45 and I am on 1.25 Mg Bisoprolol. This gives me no problems and it goes up if I start exercising.

[IanGordon]

Hi.

Could you share how you got off Bisoprolol?

Still not convinced quality of life and expectancy is best served by endless drugs.

I've kind of accepted that I'm on it for life, although on 1.25 mg with a resting HR of 50 bpm. BP is averaging out at 135/70.

I'm either cycling or playing tennis most days following stenting 5 years ago and AVR two years ago but fortunately not preempted by a heart attack.

So no real drama but some residual coronary artery disease and a bioprosthetic aortic valve which should be good for the next decade at least!

[IanGordon]

Thanks for the prompt and comprehensive response.

Really just looking for enhanced performance during exercise which I feel is curtailed by beta blockers, albeit in principle, there for my own protection.

GP has not been receptive to any medication reduction and theres a revolving door for cardiologists at my local hospital - never the same face twice!

You have an envious BP and I guess I should count my blessings that at 67, I'm as active as I want to be (almost) and with a refreshed life expectancy, thanks to my AVR.

Just a nagging suspicion that without the pharmaceuticals, I would just be feeling that little bit sharper.

[gsw5700]

I was taken off bisoprolol as my HR dropped to 42-43. It's now 55-56 at rest

[Andyman]

If it's worrying you then of course you should call then. That's what they are there for.