Just checking please - 48 bpm

[Telboi]

Hi fellow heart-people I hope you are all well.

It’s my four week anniversary of CABG double bypass and doing well so far ! I hope this progress continues.

I bought an apple watch and perhaps have become too obsessed by the heart monitor. It is showing my BPM at rest as 48/49. I’m on Amiaderone for post surgery AF for two more weeks and beta blocker, all low doses.

Once up and running I’m walking, doing cardio a bit, and BPM then site about 55. I think I should take this watch off !!!

Thanks learned friends.

Terry

Is this something I should be worried about.

[Telboi]

That is great to hear - thanks so much and stay well.

[Chappychap]

"Is this something I should be worried about?"

I don't think so Terry. In fact it sounds like you're doing marvellously!

I hope you follow through on your good intentions for more exercise. A bypass operation is a medical miracle in that it completely re-sets the clock, but what it can't do is cure our underlying heart disease. So we're relying on a combination of medication and lifestyle changes to prevent our arteries furring up again. They both help but the evidence suggests that it's actually the lifestyle changes that can be more effective than the medication.

There's no surprises which are the lifestyle changes can dramatically improve your chances. It's all the "usual suspects", quit smoking, healthy BMI, regular exercise, healthy diet, moderate alcohol, and manage your stress.

Good luck!

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I wouldn't worry about it unless it is causing you to feel faint. Hypothyroidism is thought to be far more widespread than previously believed and could lead to a low heart rate. Maybe speak to your doc, or there is a rough and ready test you can do at home with a thermometer.

[Hatchjd]

I also have a resting heart rate in the mid to high 40's and feel fine. My husbands resting rate is in the mid to high 80's. His cardiologist told him both rates were normal and there was no evidence that a higher or lower normal heart rhythm and rate had any effect on longevity.

[Mikedabike]

As others have said, unless you are feeling faint or dizzy, if all else is well, your heart rate seems to be well within the norm given out are on beta blockers. Just try and remember that any wrist worn device can be prone to inaccuracy.

[Telboi]

Thanks Mike and thanks everybody for your advice and experience and community, this is a great forum ❤️