The lowdown on a low heart rate - Harvard Health A heart rate below 60 bpm during the day is considered a low heart rate, or what doctors call bradycardia If your heart rate is low and you don't have any symptoms, there's no reason to worry
Bradycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body If this happens, you may feel dizzy, very tired or weak, and short of breath
When to Worry About a Low Heart Rate (Bradycardia) - GoodRx Low heart rate, or bradycardia, means a heart rate below 60 beats per minute But a low rate isn’t always a sign of a problem If you’re not having symptoms, then bradycardia may not be a cause for concern Sometimes, it can even be a sign of good cardiovascular fitness
Bradycardia - Cedars-Sinai The heart muscle is responsible for circulating blood throughout the body When the heart does not operate as it is supposed to and develops an abnormally slow heart rate that is less than 60 beats per minute, the condition is known as bradycardia
Bradycardia Explained: What to Do When Your Heart Rate is Too Slow Heart disease can damage the heart's electrical system, leading to slow heart rates Coronary artery disease, heart attacks, cardiomyopathy, and heart valve problems can all interfere with normal electrical conduction and cause bradycardia