What to do if your heart rate is too slow?

Bradycardia is a relatively common type of cardiac arrhythmia. The normal heart rate is between 64-100 beats/min, if it is lower than 60 beats/min, it is called bradycardia. If the heart rate can be between 50-60 beats/min, there will be no obvious symptoms. When the human body sleeps at night, sometimes the heart rate will be lower than 50 beats/min. If the average heart rate is lower than 50 beats/min during the day, dizziness, fatigue, and even amaurosis will often occur. At this time, corresponding inspections should be carried out and effective treatment measures should be taken.

To eliminate risk factors for bradycardia, the following steps should be taken:

1.Exercise and healthy eating. Develop a heart-healthy lifestyle through regular exercise and a healthy, low-fat diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

2. Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight increases the risk of developing heart disease.

3. Control blood pressure and blood lipids within the normal range. Treat high blood pressure or hyperlipidemia by making lifestyle changes and taking the medicines prescribed by your doctor.

4. Quit smoking. If you smoke and have trouble quitting on your own, talk to your doctor about strategies and plans to help you quit.

5. If you drink alcohol, please drink in moderation. If you drink alcohol, please do so in moderation. For some diseases, it is recommended that you stop drinking alcohol completely. Consult your doctor for advice about your illness. If you can’t control your drinking, talk to your doctor about a plan to quit drinking and control other alcohol-related behaviors.

6. Do not use recreational drugs. If you need help quitting recreational drugs, discuss a suitable plan with your doctor.

7. Stress management. Avoid unnecessary stress and learn healthy stress management techniques.

8. Regular follow-up. Get regular physical exams and report any symptoms or signs to your doctor.

9. Monitor frequently. Usually do more heart rate monitoring, pay attention to the heart rate in real time, and report any abnormal symptoms to the doctor in time.

The free heart rate app “Heart Rate“: Heart Rate Monitor-Plus1Health on the App Store (apple.com).

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