Whats too low of a heart rate?

Welcome, my heart-rate-curious friends, to the wild world of heartbeat health. There are plenty of things that can make your pulse quicken – an impending deadline, a steamy encounter with someone special, or getting cut off in traffic. And really, who hasn’t tried hiding their Fitbit from their cardiologist so they don’t have to explain why it flatlines anytime they sit down? But what happens when the opposite problem strikes – when your heart rate drops too low? Don’t fret because we’re here to break it all down for you.

The Basics of Your Heart

Alright folks; let’s get started by learning some essential facts about our hearts (yes — hearts!). Every living organism on this earth and maybe elsewhere (wink wink)has one purpose in common- keeping the blood flowing through our bodies via something called circulation (professional jargon alert). This is where our good ‘ol buddies come into play: arteries,

Arteries
– Carries blood away from the heart.
– Generally round.
– Elastic walls.
– Thickest wall layer due to high muscle content.

, veins

Veins

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and the unappreciated little fellow called our heartbeats. Together, they work to distribute blood throughout our body efficiently with every beat of your heart.

Our magnificent organ that is responsible for all these harmonious actions is no other than what we call the mighty (you will find this term often in upcoming sections) heart which stays busy beating around 72 times per minute on average when we’re healthy[take note of ‘on average’… always remember an essential element of statistics- outliers].

## How Do We Measure Heart Rate?

So how does one measure his/her heartbeat? Well, it’s straightforward–there are numerous gadgets out there ranging from simple finger-based pulse oximeters(mind you; these aren’t used up close by fingerprint readers) to advanced medical equipment like an ECG (Electrocardiogram – another professional-sounding term alert.)

Never fear if you do not own a $10k+ fancy monitor setup. You could instead start measuring your heartrate anywhere and anytime because as long as you can feel the rhythmic pounding against your ribcage or wrist or neck (preferably not simultaneously or at least without being observed by others), then, by George! That’s already a sign [16] right inside Y-O-U-R B-O-D-Y about how hardworking/pregnant/emotion-driven/muscular-fit/breathing-getting-tired/caffeine-dependent1body sets its pacemaker rate!

For those significantly associated with Health & Fitness enthusiasts/exercisers/work-drivers/lazy people alike who want more detailed information beyond merely knowing their BPM(Beats Per Minute- another jargon!!); newer fitness trackers provide additional features such as HRV(HRV stands for “Heart Rate Variability”)- but let’s save that talk for the future discussion.

## What’s Considered Too Low?

Let’s cut to the chase here, folks! What heart rate is too low? A normal restingheart rate could probably indicate a healthy (if and only if coupled with proper nutrition and exercise at other times of the day; that’s not sarcasm BTW) functioning heart. For most adults- Heartbeats between 60 bpm2[3]

Sleeping BPM

; whereas anything lower than that may classify as bradycardia(subsequently referred to as B-c-d).

Below are different intensity levels of Bradycardia based on age(because hey! we don’t want our cute lil ones’ hypotension-becoming-regular-assisted respiratory devices thriving in this era…)

#### In Adults

| Slow Heart Rate Categories | Beats per Minute (BPM) |
| ————————– | ———————- |
| Normal | 60-100 |
| Sinus bradycardia | < 60 | Now, depending on what a person's normal heart-rate range should be[i.e., medical history & recommended standard values by medical practitioners], having an average HR within sinus bradycardia isn’t theoretically harmful; Take REMEMBER again: “AVERAGE” (a.k.a., holding all other variables constant). ### Why It Matters Bradycardia that occurs irregularly or under certain circumstances(e.g., activity level change/disease(in some cases)/post-operation))may receive unnecessary emotional responses from oneself/others around us due to noticeable symptoms like[dizziness/fainting/mood swings/weakness/etc.). But keep one thing in mind, my health-conscious friends: because you went out for a walk and experienced B-c-d does not necessarily mean 'circling the drain' time. ## When to be Concerned But there are cases though where it's probably worth having that ticker checked out if you experience any of these symptoms below[remarks like “probably" has been used above since variant factors(genes/lifestyle/underlying medical conditions) can also impact our heartbeats): - Chronic Fatigue or Weakness 4
– Shortness of Breath5
– Dizziness6
– Fainting spells (syncope)7a.[smelling salts depend on personal preference – or just use a cute spray bottle, so it looks cooler when they wake up. ;)](8)

Bear in mind that those signs listed above may arise due to various physical ailments as well(B-D is but one possible cause),so we recommend consulting your doctor with accurate information regarding your symptoms history +physical+mental examination thoroughly before coming into safe conclusions.

And If significant issues were identified/issues persist/symptoms got worse after going through resting times/gently exercising schedules… this calls for medical intervention/action plans.wbc up!

### Risk factors

Lucky enough, Bradycardia affects only around 1% of the population.[15] Generally spoken!

However, specific scenarios further increase bradycardia risk among individuals [17][18],

#### Aging { AKA our unwanted guest…helpless-lazy-oldman-shallow-breath Horeyyy!}

As people age,

  • -The brain pacemaker cells naturally reduce their conduction levels over time,
  • -Which impacts electrical signal activities in the heart and leads to the occurrence of B-D^2.

The change usually occurs at around ages 60-70, but it varies from person to person.

#### Health Issues

Certain health problems may also contribute to bradycardia onset. Examples include:

– Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) (Lizzy’s sad conditions}
– Obstructive sleep apnea {which SUCKS!}
– Arrhythmias(improper beats/heart rhythm characterized by slow heart rate/fainting{Based on research,data available for both sexes}:idk why I am specifying this… don’t judge me 😐)

## Treatment Options

In contrast with mainstream insights no matter what side says it has been scientifically proven that quoting ‘treatments’ are a case-by-case basis. That said, common practice mainly involves specific medications prescribed by your physician based on diagnosis/examination results/discomfort levels/symptom severity if they warrant them.DIY’S not recommended

Here’s an overview of some medical interventions options(listed in no particular order):

### Lifestyle Adjustments:

Minor lifestyle adjustments like changes in diet/eating habits/Ditching addictive substances all will help get those cell power chargers called Mitochondria running!

The following is a summary table exhibiting how each activity affects our heart rate:

– Your heartbeat drops when you’re in deep slumber mode.
– The body conserves energy during this time。
Physical Activity Impacts On HRV(🏋️‍♀️⚽️💪)
– Running/Bicycling 🚴‍♂️ #INCREASED ⬆([19],[20])
– Rowing 💦 #DEPENDENT ON INTENSITY [21]

19 A comparison of heart rate variability and performance metrics for two wrists during endurance-based running training.
20The effects of aerobic exercise on resting-state cardiac–brain dynamics: focus on a-mu wave coherence, exercise intensity,
aerobic fitness, and sex
21 Blood lactate recovery at different intensities after rowing in elite junior rowers.

### Pacemaker Implantations

For severe cases where the usual life quality is impacted to some extent due to bradycardia[22], pacemakers may be recommended by healthcare providers. That’s IT! No more wandering about that.[23]

## Conclusion

So what did we learn today? We now know that Bradycardia generally means a slower than average heartbeat (60 bpm) but its appearance could come as an artifact based on various factors such as Age/Acute Disease/Ongoing Medical conditions).However if B-c-d manifests symptoms like shortness of breath/fainting spells/chronic fatigue-one must seek medical attention.

Without a doubt, everybody would prefer their hearts gliding smoothly like butter across society with little or no troubles whatsoever.And whilst there are measures such as minor lifestyle changes/Medication/Pacemkers available – All will depend upon your physician’s diagnosis/recommendation.>>BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO KEEP IN MIND IS TEST ACCURACY AND DOCTOR’S OPINION<<.That being said,DON’T OVERANALYZE YOUR RESULTS FROM SOME DIY HEART RATE MONITOR- don’t get so worked up over an arbitrary number…it’s just another tool to check out how our body works.

Keep living healthily and taking care of yourself [insert mushy musical feel-good vibes] – There you go!…your heart is going ‘ba-dum-tss,’ and life is good again!

References

  1. [16] https://redkiteprayer.com/2015/04/the-heart-and-the-mind-part-1-pulse-oximeters-and-heart-rate-monitors/
  2. [17,18) https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/bradycardia#outlook
  3. [19]https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0240792
  4. [20]https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1741-2560/aac667/meta?mirid=NJ70L6FiE7r72nX9ye48gV&campaign=wos-jcr2020

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