Hi I know you’re not doctors, but I was just wondering if you think this is normal? I’ve been reading online about bradycardia and I probably shouldn’t worry but I’m scared. Sometimes my watch says that while I was sleeping my heart falls below 50 bpm. I’ve been on furlough since March and have not been doing any exercise and I’ve been meaning to go to a doctor but I don’t really know how to use the health system in the UK.
PS: I don’t feel any symptoms of dizziness, fatigue etc except a few pinches here and there around my chest area which I was told it was nothing
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Hello and welcome to the forum! My first reaction to reading your post is that you need to start moving and exercising - you are at 29 still quite young. Next, if applicable, you need to eat a healthy diet (the BHF recommend a Mediterranean diet), maintain a healthy weight, drink within the guidelines and give up smoking.
I doubt your heart rate (HR) is anything to worry about. On Monday afternoon my resting HR was 53 with BP of 105/55. I imagine it falls below 50 when I am asleep. Currently I have observations taken a few times a day as I am in rehab following a BKA. At home I only check my BP/HR a few times a week. I have a few watches but none does anything more than tell the time!
To access a GP you first need to be registered with a GP Practice (you can usually do this online). Then phone up for an appointment. You will usually be phoned back by GP or nurse practitioner and triaged, and a decision made on the way forward.
Have you tried your questions on the BHF Helpline team? They are on 0300 330 3311 Mon-Fri 9-5pm or email hearthelpline@bhf.org.uk
You’ll get some good professional advice from them, and they’ll tell you when it’s advisable to call the GP.
One thing (of many) that can cause a slow heart rate is hypothyroidism. Apparently many people have an iodine deficiency which can lead to an under active thyroid.
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