My soul came back to my body after watching this video. The anxiety was killing me slowly..... I was already thinking about all the problems I would have to deal with....I was thinking about what would happen to my kind husband...my innocent dogs 😩. I even said to my hubby that if I die in the middle of the night ...that I don’t want him to be sad. I want him to fall in love...and get married again...but he must pick someone who would be willing to look after my dogs with the same love I do. etc etc... Thank you so much!!
Your video is the best medicine for those of us who get 40 beats at rest but goes up to 120 when we excersise! Every once in a while I'm coming back to watch it just to make sure. Thank you Doctor from the bottom of my ...heart!
True to that, just around 15 days ago my heart rate suddenly went from 60s to 40s and my Apple Watch started to give me alerts “as I set it to notify me if it’s below 48bpm”. Did all the test and everything seems fine it’s just changed apparently, I still walk 3 miles and run around 3 miles everyday, still doing my weight lifting daily for 45 min to an hour. Sometimes it’s just good to hear experiences and explanation of others to ease the anxiety
Feeling like my heart rate is lazy as shit, did some deep breathing and oxygen level goes up so pulse drops like a stone, "I'm taking a break, call me when you need me".
Just home today after getting a pacemaker. 56 yrs old always been super healthy, went to walk in clinic feeling light headed, heart rate was 28 bpm. I knew it was bad when they sent me to their competitors hospital. I drove myself against their wishes, then an ambulance transferred me 80 miles to St. Lukes in Milwaukee, had surgery in a matter of hours. No one could believe I was walking around and doing normal things laundry, driving etc. Thank you God!
You may have been dehydrated, most docs don’t have experience working with someone healthy and think they are sick if heart rate is low. I biked 32 miles today and ran a mile afterwards but drank 100 oz of fluids with electrolytes. Added a teaspoon of salt to each water bottle. Salt is not the problem; sugar is.
Hello mam, I did ecg ,EKG and holter. Ecg says sinus bradycardia and holter shows minimum heart rate of 38 and maximum was 130. The average heart rate was 59. Pause greater than 2.5 second is 0. Maximum absolute st changes was +2.8 at 4:30 am. I use to do exercise regularly before not now. I haven't experienced black out or fainting. What is the cause ? Do I need to implant pacemaker . I am 33 years old male and 69 kg
@@RahulSahs Hello, how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
my parrter fainted yesteray on a bus and his rate was 36 and he now has a pacemaker. He cycled every day and went to gym. When he was connected to the wires when it went 40 and under the nurses rushed over and did something. He had to go ona drip to put up his pulse
Great talk! One other factor is being athletic tends to lower heart rate. I am 76 years old and have been running for 50 years, currently at about 250-270 miles of running per month. My resting heart rate in the morning is 35-39 bpm. While running it is typically 120 or so bit I can push it to 150-160 without feeling tired. I live in Boulder City, Nevada and this time of year I often run at 40-45°C with no problems. A lifetime of running has kept me young! I regularly run with a 31 year old friend and he is amazed that I can run at 76, me too actually.
I hope your story will encourage people to become healthier rather than make them feel even worse because I'm guessing most people are watching this video because they are worried about their slow heart rate. HOPEFULLY it's not due to a medical condition for them.
Same as you more or less, 57 years old, 30 years of running, resting HR 30 to 45. Endurance running between 110 and 122. Congratulations ,you are running great!
Long may it continue for you both but I’m 66 and until a few years ago I was in the same position. Then AF and my resting pulse dropped to 30 from the low 40s and maxing out at about 110. It isn’t all about looking after yourself as I know from personal experience.
I would just like to say thank you so much for this video about low heart rate. I've been worrying about my 57 to 60 BPM heart rate being too low. I've on Amlodipine 5mg and a low dose beta blocker. I feel absolutely fine and I really needed this video for reassurance thank you, thank you, thank you . Having a consultant cardiologist give advice is worth its weight in gold to me . I wish you well for the new year.😊
I'm serious here when I say that God has led me to this site. Thank you, Dr. Gupta. I have very low blood pressure and bradycardia. Having a nuclear stress test next week. You are a gift to all of us. 🙏❤
I have been scared to death regarding my a-fib and bradycardia. You have eased my mind so much. I can’t take the elequis or blood thinner and I’m not taking anything. The meds just make things worse. You are a godsend.
So glad to hear there’s someone like me. I have had bradycardia all my life but now they’ve put me on Eliquis because of Afib and I can barely walk. How did you get off the Eliquis? They say if you stop it you can get a stroke.
Youre certainly not boring Sanjay, this has made me feel better, as I have been diagnosed with sinus bradycardia and have had a pacemaker fitted….! Cheers Sanjay…!
Thank you, doctor. This really helped put me at ease. My heart rate when sleeping is in the low 40s, so I was a little concerned. But the "if your blood is getting around and is oxygenated and you're not seeing any symptoms, then don't worry about your heart being more efficient"
I wish my cardiologist would take the time to explain things this way. You are a credit to your profession sir! I wish I could speak to you regarding my diagnosis.
@dani cali so you're possibly not getting good circulation to the brain and talk to your cardio about it but your heart still won't just stop. ❤ I know it is so anxiety inducing but our hearts are AMAZINGLY resilient, let alone the whole body. We don't die easily!
Thanks so much for sharing. Bradycardia began a few months ago which results in a degree of anxiety, but no light headedness. What you shared was so helpful. Keep up the good work.
Never boring you have brought great peace to sooo many people. God bless you for going into great lengths to show and explain this to us. You have a wonderful way of talking so clear and with a genuine compassion for us. Count me in. Actually apart from bradycardio my heart has a few irregular heartbeats inbetween. Any explanation for this. So grateful i found your site. Thank you Jesus ❤️
Thank you... my heartbeat has been dipping under 60 for a few days and I've been a mess over it. I do experience skipped heartbeats along with it and dizziness. Today I'm going in for a 24 hr holter monitor. I was ready to go to urgent care right away but now I'm more at ease and will wait to see what the monitor says. Thank you, Dr., and bless you.
My heart rate is always 30-40 bpm. Thank You for Apple with their watch. Saves lives! Bradycardia sucks I’ve been putting up with it since high school. Geez, I really don’t want a pacemaker
Thank you so much for the bradycardia video. I've had bradycardia for years now. I feel like I get way more information and comfort from you and your videos than I do from my local cardiologist. I so appreciate your efforts.
Hi Dr. Gupta. I have a connective tissue disease called Ehlers Danlos syndrome and along with it come so many lovely comorbitities like POTS and dysautonomia. I've recently been having bradycardia at night and I just wanted to tell you that hearing you say my heart won't just stop made me instantly burst into tears. This is such a terrifying experience and even though sometimes I can help myself by doing vagus nerve activation the fear that my children will wake up to a dead mother is so real and it's affecting me every day of my life. I've been brushed off because of a normal ekg and I'm using your videos to empower myself. Thank you. You might not realize how much you're helping some of us, but you really are. Thank you, and may you always be blessed
Hi ! I am also an Ehlers Danlos person - nite time heart rate is 48-51. Low Pressure too but no symptoms. Yes - have dysautonomia. ( and 10 or so other diagnoses) Do either of you have Rh negative type blood and/ or left handedness in family ? I have both. Ehlers - Danlos - very mysterious.
I was very scared because my heart rate was 43, I am 75 yrs. old, But your video made me feel much better; the highest it has gone is 53. Thank you so much.
Gotta tell you I love your videos! I am 67 and have had 6 strokes, open heart surgery for mechanical mitral valve, I have HOCM and vascular disease. Oh and also suffer from Afib! But still keep recovering and one would never know I have had so much trouble. Took me a long time to come back from a few strokes especially my first stroke which was a brain stem stroke, I could not walk or talk for a while. I really appreciate all the good information I get from your channel, we all know when we go to doctor we never remember what we wanted to ask until we are out the door. So thank you so much please keep sharing all this good information.
Thank you so much for this video. I quit alcohol and drugs 3 months ago and I’ve been suffering terrible anxiety, especially about my heart. I’ve been really concerned that my resting heart rate gets into the low/mid 50s. This video has helped reassure me. Thank you!
you are such a noble and knowlegeable soul, you try to calm people anxiety by not scaring them but providing factual information, Keep doing that you are making such a great impact on humanity, thank you!!.
Thankyou for this, I have been on Flecanide and Atenolol for my paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. To improve my health I have stared dieting and have found that my resting heart rate has dropped down to the low 40s. This is causing light headedness, so after watching this I have made an appointment with my GP to address the issue. I LOVE your channel, it has given me wonderful insight to how my “ticker” functions and more importantly given me confidence to ask intelligent questions of my cardiologist. Thanks a million!
Awww wonderful. SO glad you found it helpful. Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate it. It would mean a tonne if you'd consider sharing the video with anyone who may benefit and also subscribing to the channel. best wishes Sanjay
Obviously, my anxiety brought me here. I used to get bad palpitations and they suddenly stopped for a while and now i’ve been obsessing about my low heart rate. My apple watch has been showing my heart dipping to 55-60 while resting and even while trying to move around. I’m 21 and i’m not as active as I should be so I feel like it’s not normal. I have been feeling slightly dizzy but it feels like an ear problem. One thing, though, is I always have cold toes ans hands and my toenails have a hue of purple sometimes so that worries me a lot. Been to numerous cardiologists but have never told them about that. I’ve gotten ekgs, echos, holter monitors, and bloodwork done. Doc says my heart is perfect but my hypochondria tells me otherwise. Thank you doctor Gupta for the reassurance!
Hello Dr. Gupta, Thank you so much for this video. My heart rate in the time frame of a year has gone from beating from 125-140 to beating 55-45 and I have been worried BUT your explanation makes me feel much better. I have had 3 episodes where my husband had to call 911 because my blood pressure dropped suddenly and the EMT’s were not able to get a blood pressure reading and I had to spent a few days in the hospital. I’m a 72 yo F, pretty active but have been unable to keep up with my normal pace for 9 months now. I’m under the care of a cardiologist and she is doing her best to find out what is going on BUT I needed to see your video to put my mind to rest. Thank you again for this video, your explanation was very easy to follow and understand. I have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
You are a well informed and higly skilled medical practicianer but, yet you are more than that because, you are a carrying human being who is promoting disease prevention and wellness. Thank you for doing what you do.
Omg, this is so relief. My mom's heart fell into the 52-53 range and she was bedbound and I was so worried for almost a week as that was not normal for her. Then her heart rate suddenly went back to the 60s. So weird. This video eased my worry. Thank you doctor.
I wake up with a heart rate of 38 bpm. As soon as I get up it jumps to 50 bpm. Then averages out to between 45 - 60 bpm, depending what I am doing (resting or walking around). A brisk walk can take it into the 90 + bpm range. I have been like this all my life. I am 76 today and have never felt better.
interesting. my partner is56 and he kept on fainting in public and turns out he had 36 pulse in hospital. Symptoms dizzyness and shortness of breath too. He has had an MRI scan and has a pacemaker
Dr.Gupta you are really a saviour of humanity every where on this planet...you are one of the rarest in medical profession specially among the practicing cardiologists of the world...
This video brought me a lot of peace. I have no symptoms but since I got healthier and accustomed to regularly exercising 30 mins per day, I now get down to 35bpm when sleeping. Thank you
Just found your site . I’m 77 and fit. After Covid booster my BP and pulse went crazy . Extra beats 5-6 hours a day. Beta blockers given . Makes extra beats worse . P38. Not dizzy. I am less anxious because of your site . What a talent to all of us. Thank you
This is a great video. Anxiety makes me worry about my heart alot. Last night right before falling asleep my HR got down to 49 and it freaked me out. I have to quit worrying about this.
Thank you Doctor... I have a heart beat rate of 40-45 since 2015. I had done all my Eco test , ECG and was found normal. Not much medication advised so I forgot about it since then. I do my regular exercise daily at home. Again when I did my heart rate today it was 39. I don't feel dizzy or have blackouts. But was worried and thinking what to do. After seeing your video I am feeling more relaxed now. Thank you Doctor for your informative video. God bless you 🙏
Doctor I had a surgery for kidney stone removal . Before surgery the The cardiologist checked my low pulse rate which was around 40 and Dr advised me to fixa temporary pace maker before the operation which was done, and surgery completed. He also said to fix a permanent pace maker. I am confused since my pulse rate was low since 2015 and till date I do my regular exercise and never blacked out . Pls advise
I,m 85 extremely fit yet for 20 yrs doctors send me to ER [been 5 times] my ECGs are unreadable yet I have no symptoms and can box for hours ,going for an halter now for the 5 th time with a new surgeon ,oh my pulse averages 39 and 32 is nothing new
@@yogeshkumar-rn1pm Hello, how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
@@charlestond25 Hello, how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
Me 2. I'm always checking my pulse. I'm on day 8 of NOT checking my pulse.. I'M a 6'2, 325lb man and my resting pulse is between 52-62...and I fear that something is wrong because I see so many videos and websites saying normal pulse is 60-100. I used to weigh 440lb and my resting pulse was 75-85. Once I lost the weight that is when my pulse dropped, but the anxiety kicked in even worse due to my lower pulse.
@Zain844 that's not true I suffer from anxiety,panic,ocd ect and I'm on medication for it in the beginning my blood pressure and pluse would go extremely high but over the last couple of weeks it been like 89/53 with a pluse of 55 so trust me when I say it's very possible
This information has possibly given me life. I was told recently that I have bradycardia. And yes, stress filled my entire being because, the cardiologist called me and told me that he is ordering a pacemaker and that he is calling the Ministry of Transportation to revoke my licence. I was told all this in one breath, on one phone call with no other explanation and honestly, I became a basket case for a few weeks. I finally had to calm down, am seeing an excellent acupuncturist, changed my diet, increased exercise, and am still ticking. Thank you Dr Gupta for sharing all you did. This is by far the best explanation, and now have a better understanding of bradycardia. May you always be Blessed!!!
Thank you so much for this video. I was diagnosed as a Sinus Bradycardia I was so scared to go sleep, thinking that I would no wake up. Your vidéo reassured me. God bless you Dr. ed
Thank you for this video. I had a pacemaker fitted 7 months ago and have been concerned that my husband’s resting pulse is also too slow as it is in the 50s. As he assures me that he is never light headed, mine often was, you have put my mind at rest. ❤
Thank you very much for this video, my husband was told today that they believe he has Bradycardia when he sleeps. He had a sleep study done a couple of days ago and our Doctor called us to tell us that he wants my husband to see a cardiologist. This made me feel so much better!!!
Hello mam, I did ecg ,EKG and holter. Ecg says sinus bradycardia and holter shows minimum heart rate of 38 and maximum was 130. The average heart rate was 59. Pause greater than 2.5 second is 0. Maximum absolute st changes was +2.8 at 4:30 am. I use to do exercise regularly before not now. I haven't experienced black out or fainting. What is the cause ? Do I need to implant pacemaker . I am 33 years old male and 69 kg
@@RahulSahs Hello, how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
I just finished watching your video and I heave a huge sigh of relieve! You are God sent! I was thinking my heart is going to stop beating when I sleep.
THANK YOU!!!! My resting/sleeping HR on Apple Watch came back at 33bpm!! On a normal day it’s in the mid 40s but I’ve had the stomach flu the last couple days and was nervous that it got so low. This video helped a lot!
You are so polite and courteous and funny... besides being simply educational in a simply understandable tone! I've recently started watching many of your RUclips posts and yesterday started following you in Instagram. Aloha from Hawaii 👋
I am going to keep a journal... My heart goes down into the 30's without feeling dizzy. I am glad to hear that I am okay. When it is in the 30's I can feel my heart beat heavily and in the 40's I can feel it but not as hard. Thank you for easing my thoughts. I thought it was anxiety. But I guess not.
Hey Doc it’s just amazing how I stumble across your videos JUST WHEN I’m going through something stressful like low heart rate in this instance ..... you’re quite literally a God send...you should know that!!!! because each time I’ve found you it’s been accidental and I’d been battling either with anxiety induced palpitations or something or the other to do with bradycardia or ectopic beats...I then got a halter monitor put on for 24 hours and was diagnosed with atrial ectopy. Anyhow just wanted to leave a comment as you said you’d like that and I also wanted to share my gratitude! I have not met a Heart Doc as detailed and half as knowledgeable as you Dr Sanjay .... I’m so lucky to have found you !! So much love and kindest regards from Pakistan! Xoxo
Hi Dr.Sunjay Thank u very much for your advice on slow heart rate ,my lv rate is 25 to 30 ,foe last 3 yes iget tired walking for 10 min. ,I also fill dizzy,my eyes also sees all around white for few minutes ,I am on medication . & surviving thanks I learned a lot from your clip.i did echo and all other tests. I am 67yrs I am in kenya A.Khan
@@AftabKhan-rq9np Hello, how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
Our cardiologist (🇨🇦) is pleasant enough but is very clinical. Orders tests, meds, brief difficult to understand synopsis of his findings and says see you in a year. 😅. I’m 75 with LBBB and husband is 77 with Bradycardia. You are my go to YT cardiologist, Dr Gupta, when I want the real lowdown on our conditions. 😊. Hubby just wore Holter for 2 weeks and had his yearly Echocardiogram. Came here to get prepared for the coming follow up appointment. Always know that you are appreciated for your clear & reassuring videos!!! 🙏🏼 🤩
I watch your videos all the time. My resting heart rate is 56-58 and I was nervous why it was slower than normal. I have no symptoms. Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you so much doctor for your extremely informative video. I recently went to my cardiologist and was told that my resting heart rate was 39. I have always had a relatively slow heart rate, but have been asymptomatic. I am going for an echocardiogram tomorrow, and then to see an electrophysiologist for further evaluation. I trust my care team completely, but I am very hesitant to have a pacemaker installed if it is not absolutely necessary. Your video makes a very good case to be sure that all the boxes have been checked so to speak before having what might be unnecessary surgery. Thank you once again! Cheers!
Thank you so much for this video. I recently got myself a smart watch and was excited to track my sleep with it. To my shock I was seeing my heart rate drop in the 30's while sleeping. Scared me to no end and google was NOT my friend. This made me feel so much better. While I'll still bring it up to my doctor but I won't be on edge while waiting to hear back.
I m having symptoms like whenever i get scared or suddenly get up or suddenly sit , my heart rate slows down and i cannot breath it continues for almost 30 to 40 seconds… can u tell me what is it
Thank you so much for this excellent video! It is a great explanation in language that a non-doctor like myself can understand. I have been having a lower heart rate according to my readings, I am quite certain as a result of a beta-blocker that my doctor has put me on. I have been very anxious about this, and addressed it with my doctor. He unfortunately could not explain to me or calm me nearly as well as you did in this video. I have lowered my dosage of the beta-blocker and my blood pressure readings have remained relatively stable. Ideally, I will do away with the beta blocker completely, in consultation with my doctor. I have had slight dizziness when standing up, but more crucially I have noticed myself awakening suddenly in the middle of the night, consequently disturbing my sleep and causing other issues from not getting a well-rested sleep. Thanks again!!!
Really.. Something meaningfully information I get on internet.. Numbers of heartbeat doesn't matter.. Matter is heart pumping blood to body body's organ at the any number of heartbeat💓 salutes brother.. Thank you from India.
Awesome video very informative My heart beat dropped to 73 and got scared So I opened up RUclips And yours was the only one that made sense It was late at night when this happened so it made complete sense Thanks so much
I’m crying right now. I have had a not so great time getting insurance and I have been so anxious about having a resting heart rate in the 50’s and you just made me feel so much better. I will finally be seeing a doctor soon but my anxiety has been amped up today. Thank you. I do get light headed a lot but this video made me feel a lot better.
I appreciate your enlightening perspective on low heart rate while sleeping. I was concerned for months about a less than 40 BPM while asleep. Other videos and online research only added more confusion. My cardiologist didn’t reply to my inquiries. This makes sense and puts me at ease. Many thanks!
@@theancientsancients1769 Wow, that is interesting, and concerning- I had Covid in late 2020 into 2021 and wonder if it has anything to do with the low HR...
@@theancientsancients1769 Hello, how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
I know I many years late since you posted this video, but I want to thank you because you’ve put my mind at ease. I’m 45 years old and while I am a former smoker and overweight, I have done a lot of cardio exercise throughout my life. It’s only in the past 5 or 6years that I’ve gained weight. Even more recently I’ve started cardio again and I’m able to go inline skating for about an hour without issue. This is how I figured my heart is ok. But I’ve noticed that my resting heart rate while lying down is anywhere from 52 to 58 BPM and it’s freaked me out. It’s really when it’s closer to 52 that I get really concerned. BUT I don’t feel lightheaded, my feet aren’t tingling or cold... so I guess... by your explanation, I’m actually fine. Thank you. (I’ll check with my cardiologist soon too)
Definitely not "boring" Dr Sanjay, you are an excellent communicator, and if i ever have the misfortune to suffer a coronary, i do hope it will be in the vicinity of York. Thank you.
It worries all. My resting heart rate is around 45 as far as I remember. I am 50 year old. Yes I am on hypertension medication for few year plus on anxiety pills etc. I had holter tests, CT Angio ,CT Aorta.. everything is absolutely fine. I was a half marathon runner till about 21 years of age . Not I walk few kms a day but life drags you a lot. Medications impact. Keep your sanity. All is good. There are no negative symptoms etc. Just relax. Easier said than done but try and keep calm. It’s perfectly fine. My heart rates at night on holter drop to 34 even . There is no issue. Idea is to stay fit and keep trying. Life is v tough but it’s manageable . Thanks doctor .
@@shankarkaluri5250 Just to clarify, many people who partake in cardio exercises tend to have a slower heart rate. This is partly due to the heart itself being a giant muscle. When the heart rate gets faster, it allows the heart to essentially become stronger. When people have lower heart rates due to exercise, it is usually because there heart is strong enough to beat less than the average heart due to the strength of its contractions! Its pretty cool.
@@jdiv9073 Hello, how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
You really calmed down my worry re: my own Bradycardia. I have low 40's which I do not like but I don't ever have fainting feeling but I do have low energy or foggy brain. Your explanation makes me feel more normal & accepting when this happens since anxiety is NOT a help. Thanks so much. I listen often & appreciate your common sense.
I did ecg ,EKG and holter. Ecg says sinus bradycardia and holter shows minimum heart rate of 38 and maximum was 130. The average heart rate was 59. Pause greater than 2.5 second is 0. Maximum absolute st changes was +2.8 at 4:30 am. I use to do exercise regularly before not now. I haven't experienced black out or fainting. What is the cause ? Do I need to implant pacemaker . I am 33 years old male and 69 kg
Hello, blueeyessiamese how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
During my open heart surgery they had to shock my heart three times to get it back into rhythm and now 2 years later I am dizzy on standing and your video was very helpful I am going to be going to my cardiologist. I was just in for surgery and during my attempt to urinate prior to surgery the bradycardia popped up and showed on the monitor thank you very much for your video🎉
Thank you for putting my mind at rest. My father felt a little bit weak today and I put the odometer on his finger giving a reading of 47. He’s 76 been to the doctor and is due to see specialist soon. Possible diagnosis of bradycardia but this video that I played to him had set his and my mind at rest. Than you so much for creating this RUclips channel. Your videos are so important and heart settling, pardon the pun
Great video Doctor, I'm 70 and my HR is usually in the low 50s. I also have MVP with mild regurg. So I won't be too concerned about the lower HR. Thanks so much for your dedication, I tell everyone I know about your channel, it seems like everyone knows someone who has some kind of heart abnormality and I know they will find your videos invaluable as I do! Thanks again! From the USA in North Carolina.
I developed tachycardia following heart surgery last year. It lasted a month before flipping to bradycardia. My HR went into the 30’s but I was symptom free. A reduction in medication in recent weeks means I’m now have a resting HR of 50 BPM. Feeling great and exercising a lot
@@techknowledgestuff I had a congenital condition (defect from birth). I went from 10mg of Bisoprolol to 2.5mg. Been on that lower dose ever since, seems to control things very well
Hi what kind of exercise are y doing? I am a hypochondriac ughhh and I’m always afraid to exercise because I feel like my heart will stop and anyways I get so scared because I’m on oxycodone I’m going to be starting therapy soon and praying I make it I just worry about exercising. Any suggestions for ppl like me that I don’t think I damaged myself yet fr these meds! But I still worry something will affect it
This just helped me so much. I will go to bed with less worry tonight. I am so grateful to you and to everyone who has commented here. Now I know I am not alone and others have this too and are living just fine. I am overjoyed.
Thankyou, your talks are always good - so clear, well spoken, relevant and useful. I am 75 nearly 76, have had a pulse of around 42 for as long as I can remember. My knees prevent me running but I can Nordic walk at 4.5 mph for more than an hour, and live at the bottom of a steep hill which I need to walk up to get to town. When I moved here 42 years ago I couldn't get up the hill without huffing and puffing, and stopping several times - as the aged inhabitants of the village would storm past me - very embarrassing! But now I can storm up, no problem. At one point this morning my pulse was 38, but returning from a 3 mile walk it had risen to 43. It was REALLY GOOD to be reassured that the rate is effectively self healing (not enough oxygen - feel dizzy - sit down - oxygen catches up). From time to time GPs have suggested I should do something to increase the pulse rate. I never have - and now I am confident I was correct in refusing. - So thank you very much
@@football24091 2024 has been a bit of a saga. New Year's Eve saw me on A&E with severe stomach pain, and 0900 NYD an emergency bowel op. Doctors panicked when they saw my low heart rate but operated anyway. 6 weeks later at a post op check they panicked again, and rushed me into the cardiology ward for a full battery of tests. expecting me to expire at any moment. The tests showed nothing much except a low pulse. After 2 days the cardiologist said "you walk 5 miles daily including hills, you have no symptoms. Why is everybody panicking?!" He did arrange for a 24 hour ECG, which I am wearing as I write. I will try to remember to update this when I get the results
thank you doctor for your honesty, you could have instead sell illness and cause anxiety and get more clients and do more surgery and get rich easily. The information Mr. Gupta shared was not forthcoming from anywhere. Thanks much Doc.
Correct. My resting heart rate is 38 to 42 BPM. I never have dizzy spells or blackouts. I am fit, sports-active, healthy and 63 years old. Just as the doctor says, the heart rate isn't the critical variable: its the volume of blood that the heart is able to pump multiplied by its stroke rate that determines whether the variable demand of the body can be satisfied.
Lucky, I feel like shit 24/7 been to many doctors over 2 years with no result. Get dizzy often and light-headed. Colder feet and hands, I didn't realise it could be anything like this, but possible with the more I learn. My heart rate is anywhere from 34 - 55 bpm, I'm 20 soon. Off to see the doc 🤣
@@liambridges9479 hope you're ok, mine goes to 30's sometimes as well, but without the symptoms, I think if you monitor during exercise and see it going up as it should when it's needed, that's a sign that it should be fine.
@@liambridges9479 Hello, how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
I subscribed after watching this. My primary doc sent me to ER because my heart rate was at 37, but was feeling normal. After a night of observation at the hospital, and a $1,000 co-pay later, i was sent home by the cardiologist. No prescriptions, only a follow up with a cardiologist for a stress test.
So Many thankful and blessed with your video..im 60 yrs old..worry my heart beat less than 60bpm...but im now im more confident as ever....from philippines...
@@neerajtripathi9216 I’m ok, still alive!!! Definitely no issues - my cardiologist sees me annually and has said, heart is so good it still has it’s stickers on! I have ditched my smart watch because I don’t like being reminded that it is low, and I live a normal life. I use to be very active when I was young and I had a physical job for 8 years so my heart rate may be low due to being more efficient - which is again - great!
Selilatte: This would do; since certain surgeries that require anesthesia could be shut down (refused) by the anesthesiologist, even if one's primary care doctor gives the go-ahead.
Thank you doctor for explaining the slow beat of the heart and the reactions, you made my day. My apple watch was throwing below 50 while sleeping & I was a bit panic to understand why this is happening.
You are so calming I wish you were my dr!!!! I’m an AFib patient and sometimes have low pressure you are so clear and knowledgeable you make me feel calm and hopeful thank you❤
52 - 62 at rest heart rate.. I love it.. I had a heart attack in 2021 and after I got a stent put in, everything went to normal and I feel great... My heart rate used to be horribly fast but not now..
You are a Godsend to people like me who have health anxiety. I can stop worrying about my slow heart rate ( 45 -50 bpm). Now I want to ask why it doesn’t increase very much even when I take exercise. I walk with a group and find I can’t do much more than 45 minutes brisk walking without feeling desperately tired. Although I am 78, several in my group are older than that. My Dad also had a slow heart rate and lived to 96.
@Jeremy, Zack & Lucas do you take beta blockers? Mine is slow too and im on such a low dose of a beta blocker but am scared to come off it. Doctor said I could stop them but afraid of bp going up. I dont know what to do.
@@darienravin Same here...but I only take my beta blocker as needed like if I'm having anxiety or panic attack, Because I can't stand a constant low heart rate
I have watched several of your presentations now and these have given me a far richer understanding of my own heart condition. Your explanations are very clear and precise and just at the correct level of detail to make them informative and meaningful without being overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all.
Thank you, this has been very reassuring. I am 79 yrs old and had a TIA 3 weeks ago. I noticed that my hr was in the 40-45 range and following a GP appointment 3 days ago I was referred to the hospital Acute Medical Unit for urgent attention. As you say they were not to worried by the rate, but an ECG showed an ESM. A chest x ray showed no issues with heart or lungs. I have an appointment to go back for a heart ultrasound and 24hr tape, but at least i won't fixate on the number.
ESM = Ejection Systolic Murmur . My discharge report said atrial fibrillation with low ventricular rate. I just getting used to the terminology myself.
Yes, thanks doc. My doc/ hospital said my heart rate was too slow at 50bpm and stopped that hbp medicine although I had no symptoms that you cited. Apparently they're working at some outdated information . I'm not surprised.
You’re the best doctor I swear. Such a calm explanation and very clear. Please continue doing such a good job. I can now stop worry about my slow heart rate which gave me so much anxiety.
I am 64 and was recently put on a beta blocker to slow my heart rate down. Was beating at around 75 bpm. Now about 60-65. I feel better but now I find that I tire out more easily!
Chris McCormick my hubby 68 yrs old 48 to 50 bpm no symptoms no pacemaker at this point !! Still worry so much it making me really ill please would you have any think to add I would be so gratefull
That took a lot of stress off me. Well the panic. Yes it was very useful. That makes so much more sense. I do get dizziness at times but I will see a cardiologist shorty to address this issue since my resting heart rate is under 60. I love the cell/electricity explanation. That helped tremendously.
Thank you, Doctor. I have been so concerned about my low heart rate popping up out of the blue. I am thankful I found your channel and video. Bless you and yours!
The difference with this doctor is he seems to know our fears and therefore explains accordingly. Thank you doctor!!
This doctor is a live saver seriously
My soul came back to my body after watching this video. The anxiety was killing me slowly..... I was already thinking about all the problems I would have to deal with....I was thinking about what would happen to my kind husband...my innocent dogs 😩. I even said to my hubby that if I die in the middle of the night ...that I don’t want him to be sad. I want him to fall in love...and get married again...but he must pick someone who would be willing to look after my dogs with the same love I do. etc etc... Thank you so much!!
Be fruitful and multiply
Beautiful!! That is love.
Not boring. You helped me BIGTIME after a long day of fear & wondering what a slow heart rate means. Thank you. Watched this multiple times.
You made me feel good about my resting heart rate. My father’s was slow also and he lived to be 92.
Can you please tell us, what was your father's heart rate?
What was his resting heart rate ?
@@baijubiswanathhansda7742 that's a mystery 🤔. Nobody will never know. 😊
Your video is the best medicine for those of us who get 40 beats at rest but goes up to 120 when we excersise! Every once in a while I'm coming back to watch it just to make sure. Thank you Doctor from the bottom of my ...heart!
Yiannis K me too I’ve watched it that many times for reasure I guess my hubby who is 68 got baricardia 48to 50 bpm o symptoms
@@susanharrison5926 c
True to that, just around 15 days ago my heart rate suddenly went from 60s to 40s and my Apple Watch started to give me alerts “as I set it to notify me if it’s below 48bpm”. Did all the test and everything seems fine it’s just changed apparently, I still walk 3 miles and run around 3 miles everyday, still doing my weight lifting daily for 45 min to an hour. Sometimes it’s just good to hear experiences and explanation of others to ease the anxiety
@@amualla Age.. Might be yr heart is healthy due to lot of exercise
Feeling like my heart rate is lazy as shit, did some deep breathing and oxygen level goes up so pulse drops like a stone, "I'm taking a break, call me when you need me".
Just home today after getting a pacemaker. 56 yrs old always been super healthy, went to walk in clinic feeling light headed, heart rate was 28 bpm. I knew it was bad when they sent me to their competitors hospital. I drove myself against their wishes, then an ambulance transferred me 80 miles to St. Lukes in Milwaukee, had surgery in a matter of hours. No one could believe I was walking around and doing normal things laundry, driving etc. Thank you God!
You may have been dehydrated, most docs don’t have experience working with someone healthy and think they are sick if heart rate is low. I biked 32 miles today and ran a mile afterwards but drank 100 oz of fluids with electrolytes. Added a teaspoon of salt to each water bottle. Salt is not the problem; sugar is.
@@225rip .
Hello mam, I did ecg ,EKG and holter. Ecg says sinus bradycardia and holter shows minimum heart rate of 38 and maximum was 130. The average heart rate was 59. Pause greater than 2.5 second is 0. Maximum absolute st changes was +2.8 at 4:30 am. I use to do exercise regularly before not now. I haven't experienced black out or fainting. What is the cause ? Do I need to implant pacemaker . I am 33 years old male and 69 kg
@@RahulSahs
Hello,
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
Nothing wrong with sub 60bpm
Thank you! My resting heart rate was 44 this morning. I’m a 70 year old woman who works out and exercise regularly. Your explanation helped me a lot.
Is your heart rate still been low?
my parrter fainted yesteray on a bus and his rate was 36 and he now has a pacemaker. He cycled every day and went to gym. When he was connected to the wires when it went 40 and under the nurses rushed over and did something. He had to go ona drip to put up his pulse
@@beaulieuc8910
how old is he? And did they find out the reason for his low heart rate?
@@beaulieuc8910did they find the reason?
Thank you doctor you talk give me lot of confidence
Great talk! One other factor is being athletic tends to lower heart rate. I am 76 years old and have been running for 50 years, currently at about 250-270 miles of running per month. My resting heart rate in the morning is 35-39 bpm. While running it is typically 120 or so bit I can push it to 150-160 without feeling tired. I live in Boulder City, Nevada and this time of year I often run at 40-45°C with no problems. A lifetime of running has kept me young! I regularly run with a 31 year old friend and he is amazed that I can run at 76, me too actually.
Good on you m8!!!!!!
I hope your story will encourage people to become healthier rather than make them feel even worse because I'm guessing most people are watching this video because they are worried about their slow heart rate. HOPEFULLY it's not due to a medical condition for them.
Same as you more or less, 57 years old, 30 years of running, resting HR 30 to 45.
Endurance running between 110 and 122.
Congratulations ,you are running great!
Long may it continue for you both but I’m 66 and until a few years ago I was in the same position. Then AF and my resting pulse dropped to 30 from the low 40s and maxing out at about 110. It isn’t all about looking after yourself as I know from personal experience.
I am a af patient i found it difficult to slow down the heart beat
I would just like to say thank you so much for this video about low heart rate. I've been worrying about my 57 to 60 BPM heart rate being too low. I've on Amlodipine 5mg and a low dose beta blocker. I feel absolutely fine and I really needed this video for reassurance thank you, thank you, thank you . Having a consultant cardiologist give advice is worth its weight in gold to me . I wish you well for the new year.😊
I'm serious here when I say that God has led me to this site. Thank you, Dr. Gupta. I have very low blood pressure and bradycardia. Having a nuclear stress test next week. You are a gift to all of us. 🙏❤
I have been scared to death regarding my a-fib and bradycardia. You have eased my mind so much. I can’t take the elequis or blood thinner and I’m not taking anything. The meds just make things worse. You are a godsend.
So glad to hear there’s someone like me. I have had bradycardia all my life but now they’ve put me on Eliquis because of Afib and I can barely walk. How did you get off the Eliquis? They say if you stop it you can get a stroke.
Dr. Gupta, “ The Kind Hearted “ doctor.
Thank you for all you do.
how very kind thank you
Inda noi mulusa gunpanna mudiyada sir
මේ අසනිපය සනිප කරන්න බැරිද sir
@@YorkCardiology
@@YorkCardiology Is it not possible to completely fix this evil? Sir
Youre certainly not boring Sanjay, this has made me feel better, as I have been diagnosed with sinus bradycardia and have had a pacemaker fitted….! Cheers Sanjay…!
Out of all videos of a slow heart rate u give the best explanation I've heard . Thank u very much
Thank you, doctor. This really helped put me at ease. My heart rate when sleeping is in the low 40s, so I was a little concerned. But the "if your blood is getting around and is oxygenated and you're not seeing any symptoms, then don't worry about your heart being more efficient"
How are you... Hope you are doing great... My father is 61 years old he has pulse rate 40 ....we worry alot about his health...
I wish my cardiologist would take the time to explain things this way. You are a credit to your profession sir! I wish I could speak to you regarding my diagnosis.
Your cardiologist does not have an understanding like this Doctor has
@M L These doctors are not paid off by big Pharm commissions. My opinion.
@dani cali He speaks about that. You are not getting enough blood circulation when have symptoms.
@dani cali so you're possibly not getting good circulation to the brain and talk to your cardio about it but your heart still won't just stop. ❤ I know it is so anxiety inducing but our hearts are AMAZINGLY resilient, let alone the whole body. We don't die easily!
@dani cali He said you should go to the Dr to get treatment.
Thanks so much for sharing. Bradycardia began a few months ago which results in a degree of anxiety, but no light headedness. What you shared was so helpful. Keep up the good work.
Never boring you have brought great peace to sooo many people. God bless you for going into great lengths to show and explain this to us. You have a wonderful way of talking so clear and with a genuine compassion for us. Count me in. Actually apart from bradycardio my heart has a few irregular heartbeats inbetween. Any explanation for this. So grateful i found your site. Thank you Jesus ❤️
Thank you... my heartbeat has been dipping under 60 for a few days and I've been a mess over it. I do experience skipped heartbeats along with it and dizziness. Today I'm going in for a 24 hr holter monitor. I was ready to go to urgent care right away but now I'm more at ease and will wait to see what the monitor says. Thank you, Dr., and bless you.
My heart rate is always 30-40 bpm. Thank You for Apple with their watch. Saves lives! Bradycardia sucks I’ve been putting up with it since high school. Geez, I really don’t want a pacemaker
Thank you so much for the bradycardia video. I've had bradycardia for years now. I feel like I get way more information and comfort from you and your videos than I do from my local cardiologist. I so appreciate your efforts.
Hi did you have to get a pacemaker
Hi Dr. Gupta. I have a connective tissue disease called Ehlers Danlos syndrome and along with it come so many lovely comorbitities like POTS and dysautonomia. I've recently been having bradycardia at night and I just wanted to tell you that hearing you say my heart won't just stop made me instantly burst into tears. This is such a terrifying experience and even though sometimes I can help myself by doing vagus nerve activation the fear that my children will wake up to a dead mother is so real and it's affecting me every day of my life. I've been brushed off because of a normal ekg and I'm using your videos to empower myself. Thank you. You might not realize how much you're helping some of us, but you really are. Thank you, and may you always be blessed
Me too!! EDS and my heart rate got down to 38 one night. I am constantly in the 40s and 50s at night and can get Tachycardia in the day
Hi ! I am also an Ehlers Danlos person - nite time heart rate is 48-51. Low Pressure too but no symptoms. Yes - have dysautonomia.
( and 10 or so other diagnoses) Do either of you have Rh negative type blood and/ or left handedness in family ? I have both. Ehlers - Danlos - very mysterious.
I was very scared because my heart rate was 43, I am 75 yrs. old,
But your video made me feel much better; the highest it has gone is 53.
Thank you so much.
Gotta tell you I love your videos! I am 67 and have had 6 strokes, open heart surgery for mechanical mitral valve, I have HOCM and vascular disease. Oh and also suffer from Afib! But still keep recovering and one would never know I have had so much trouble. Took me a long time to come back from a few strokes especially my first stroke which was a brain stem stroke, I could not walk or talk for a while. I really appreciate all the good information I get from your channel, we all know when we go to doctor we never remember what we wanted to ask until we are out the door. So thank you so much please keep sharing all this good information.
This video has taken away my anxiety!!! Really appreciate this. Thank you!
I've also feeling same.
Thank you so much for this video. I quit alcohol and drugs 3 months ago and I’ve been suffering terrible anxiety, especially about my heart. I’ve been really concerned that my resting heart rate gets into the low/mid 50s. This video has helped reassure me. Thank you!
Hang in there bro!
I'm very happy for you that you have quit it soon..
Keep it up Jim.
This is one of the best explanation that I have heard about Bradycardia. Thank you Dr.
You are a good doctor with good knowledge So grateful
you are such a noble and knowlegeable soul, you try to calm people anxiety by not scaring them but providing factual information, Keep doing that you are making such a great impact on humanity, thank you!!.
Thankyou for this, I have been on Flecanide and Atenolol for my paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. To improve my health I have stared dieting and have found that my resting heart rate has dropped down to the low 40s. This is causing light headedness, so after watching this I have made an appointment with my GP to address the issue. I LOVE your channel, it has given me wonderful insight to how my “ticker” functions and more importantly given me confidence to ask intelligent questions of my cardiologist. Thanks a million!
Awww wonderful. SO glad you found it helpful.
Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate it. It would mean a tonne if you'd consider sharing the video with anyone who may benefit and also subscribing to the channel. best wishes
Sanjay
Obviously, my anxiety brought me here. I used to get bad palpitations and they suddenly stopped for a while and now i’ve been obsessing about my low heart rate. My apple watch has been showing my heart dipping to 55-60 while resting and even while trying to move around. I’m 21 and i’m not as active as I should be so I feel like it’s not normal. I have been feeling slightly dizzy but it feels like an ear problem. One thing, though, is I always have cold toes ans hands and my toenails have a hue of purple sometimes so that worries me a lot. Been to numerous cardiologists but have never told them about that. I’ve gotten ekgs, echos, holter monitors, and bloodwork done. Doc says my heart is perfect but my hypochondria tells me otherwise. Thank you doctor Gupta for the reassurance!
Same exact thing with me! Have they have you any answers?
@@biancababexo same here
Hello Dr. Gupta,
Thank you so much for this video. My heart rate in the time frame of a year has gone from beating from 125-140 to beating 55-45 and I have been worried BUT your explanation makes me feel much better. I have had 3 episodes where my husband had to call 911 because my blood pressure dropped suddenly and the EMT’s were not able to get a blood pressure reading and I had to spent a few days in the hospital. I’m a 72 yo F, pretty active but have been unable to keep up with my normal pace for 9 months now. I’m under the care of a cardiologist and she is doing her best to find out what is going on BUT I needed to see your video to put my mind to rest. Thank you again for this video, your explanation was very easy to follow and understand. I have been diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Thank you for your level headed explanation. My 81 year-old Dad has this and it has put me at ease.
You are a well informed and higly skilled medical practicianer but, yet you are more than that because, you are a carrying human being who is promoting disease prevention and wellness. Thank you for doing what you do.
Omg, this is so relief. My mom's heart fell into the 52-53 range and she was bedbound and I was so worried for almost a week as that was not normal for her. Then her heart rate suddenly went back to the 60s. So weird. This video eased my worry. Thank you doctor.
I wake up with a heart rate of 38 bpm. As soon as I get up it jumps to 50 bpm. Then averages out to between 45 - 60 bpm, depending what I am doing (resting or walking around). A brisk walk can take it into the 90 + bpm range. I have been like this all my life. I am 76 today and have never felt better.
interesting. my partner is56 and he kept on fainting in public and turns out he had 36 pulse in hospital. Symptoms dizzyness and shortness of breath too. He has had an MRI scan and has a pacemaker
@@beaulieuc8910what was the cause?
Same here male 32
Same i get 39 when i wake up, im 37. thanks for this
@@visionpainting23what about in afternoon ?
Dr.Gupta you are really a saviour of humanity every where on this planet...you are one of the rarest in medical profession specially among the practicing cardiologists of the world...
This video brought me a lot of peace. I have no symptoms but since I got healthier and accustomed to regularly exercising 30 mins per day, I now get down to 35bpm when sleeping. Thank you
Just found your site . I’m 77 and fit. After Covid booster my BP and pulse went crazy . Extra beats 5-6 hours a day. Beta blockers given . Makes extra beats worse . P38. Not dizzy. I am less anxious because of your site . What a talent to all of us. Thank you
This is a great video. Anxiety makes me worry about my heart alot.
Last night right before falling asleep my HR got down to 49 and it freaked me out. I have to quit worrying about this.
Thank you Doctor... I have a heart beat rate of 40-45 since 2015. I had done all my Eco test , ECG and was found normal. Not much medication advised so I forgot about it since then. I do my regular exercise daily at home. Again when I did my heart rate today it was 39. I don't feel dizzy or have blackouts. But was worried and thinking what to do. After seeing your video I am feeling more relaxed now. Thank you Doctor for your informative video. God bless you 🙏
Doctor I had a surgery for kidney stone removal . Before surgery the The cardiologist checked my low pulse rate which was around 40 and Dr advised me to fixa temporary pace maker before the operation which was done, and surgery completed. He also said to fix a permanent pace maker. I am confused since my pulse rate was low since 2015 and till date I do my regular exercise and never blacked out . Pls advise
Today is valentine day and I know that my heart rate is 49 ,I was shocked
I,m 85 extremely fit yet for 20 yrs doctors send me to ER [been 5 times] my ECGs are unreadable yet I have no symptoms and can box for hours ,going for an halter now for the 5 th time with a new surgeon ,oh my pulse averages 39 and 32 is nothing new
@@yogeshkumar-rn1pm
Hello,
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
@@charlestond25
Hello,
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
wow.. this is something that I think about all the time because of my Anxiety. You just made my day with this video Doctor...bless you!
Actually it can..and does. I go thru it everyday to where my mind fears every second, yet my resting pulse is between 52-62..and I'm a 6'2, 325lb man.
Me 2. I'm always checking my pulse. I'm on day 8 of NOT checking my pulse.. I'M a 6'2, 325lb man and my resting pulse is between 52-62...and I fear that something is wrong because I see so many videos and websites saying normal pulse is 60-100. I used to weigh 440lb and my resting pulse was 75-85. Once I lost the weight that is when my pulse dropped, but the anxiety kicked in even worse due to my lower pulse.
quite the opposite
@Bloods thanks for the info....
@Zain844 that's not true I suffer from anxiety,panic,ocd ect and I'm on medication for it in the beginning my blood pressure and pluse would go extremely high but over the last couple of weeks it been like 89/53 with a pluse of 55 so trust me when I say it's very possible
This information has possibly given me life. I was told recently that I have bradycardia. And yes, stress filled my entire being because, the cardiologist called me and told me that he is ordering a pacemaker and that he is calling the Ministry of Transportation to revoke my licence. I was told all this in one breath, on one phone call with no other explanation and honestly, I became a basket case for a few weeks. I finally had to calm down, am seeing an excellent acupuncturist, changed my diet, increased exercise, and am still ticking. Thank you Dr Gupta for sharing all you did. This is by far the best explanation, and now have a better understanding of bradycardia. May you always be Blessed!!!
Thank you so much for this video. I was diagnosed as a Sinus Bradycardia I was so scared to go sleep, thinking that I would no wake up. Your vidéo reassured me.
God bless you Dr.
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Thanks doc. Your video saved me from anxiety about my low heart rate ❤️
Thank you for this video. I had a pacemaker fitted 7 months ago and have been concerned that my husband’s resting pulse is also too slow as it is in the 50s. As he assures me that he is never light headed, mine often was, you have put my mind at rest. ❤
my partner has a low resting pace, and he fainted when it got to 36 in a bus. He has pacemaker fitted. Only only 56 years
Thank you very much for this video, my husband was told today that they believe he has Bradycardia when he sleeps. He had a sleep study done a couple of days ago and our Doctor called us to tell us that he wants my husband to see a cardiologist. This made me feel so much better!!!
Hello mam, I did ecg ,EKG and holter. Ecg says sinus bradycardia and holter shows minimum heart rate of 38 and maximum was 130. The average heart rate was 59. Pause greater than 2.5 second is 0. Maximum absolute st changes was +2.8 at 4:30 am. I use to do exercise regularly before not now. I haven't experienced black out or fainting. What is the cause ? Do I need to implant pacemaker . I am 33 years old male and 69 kg
@@RahulSahs what happened then?
@@RahulSahs
Hello,
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
@@cagurdeepminhas1074
good evening, do you have bradycardia with symptoms, thank you
I just finished watching your video and I heave a huge sigh of relieve! You are God sent!
I was thinking my heart is going to stop beating when I sleep.
THANK YOU!!!! My resting/sleeping HR on Apple Watch came back at 33bpm!! On a normal day it’s in the mid 40s but I’ve had the stomach flu the last couple days and was nervous that it got so low. This video helped a lot!
How bizarre. I’ve had a stomach and slight flu and then started having bradycardia.. interesting 🤨..
You are so polite and courteous and funny... besides being simply educational in a simply understandable tone! I've recently started watching many of your RUclips posts and yesterday started following you in Instagram. Aloha from Hawaii 👋
I am going to keep a journal... My heart goes down into the 30's without feeling dizzy. I am glad to hear that I am okay. When it is in the 30's I can feel my heart beat heavily and in the 40's I can feel it but not as hard. Thank you for easing my thoughts. I thought it was anxiety. But I guess not.
I can also feel my heart beat really hard when it get to the low 40’s.
Why u feel heart beat when it is slow
Hey Doc it’s just amazing how I stumble across your videos JUST WHEN I’m going through something stressful like low heart rate in this instance ..... you’re quite literally a God send...you should know that!!!! because each time I’ve found you it’s been accidental and I’d been battling either with anxiety induced palpitations or something or the other to do with bradycardia or ectopic beats...I then got a halter monitor put on for 24 hours and was diagnosed with atrial ectopy.
Anyhow just wanted to leave a comment as you said you’d like that and I also wanted to share my gratitude! I have not met a Heart Doc as detailed and half as knowledgeable as you Dr Sanjay .... I’m so lucky to have found you !! So much love and kindest regards from Pakistan! Xoxo
Hi Dr.Sunjay
Thank u very much for your advice on slow heart rate ,my lv rate is 25 to 30 ,foe last 3 yes iget tired walking for 10 min. ,I also fill dizzy,my eyes also sees all around white for few minutes ,I am on medication . & surviving thanks I learned a lot from your clip.i did echo and all other tests. I am 67yrs I am in kenya
A.Khan
Regards
@@AftabKhan-rq9np
Hello,
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
Our cardiologist (🇨🇦) is pleasant enough but is very clinical. Orders tests, meds, brief difficult to understand synopsis of his findings and says see you in a year. 😅. I’m 75 with LBBB and husband is 77 with Bradycardia. You are my go to YT cardiologist, Dr Gupta, when I want the real lowdown on our conditions. 😊. Hubby just wore Holter for 2 weeks and had his yearly Echocardiogram. Came here to get prepared for the coming follow up appointment. Always know that you are appreciated for your clear & reassuring videos!!! 🙏🏼 🤩
I watch your videos all the time. My resting heart rate is 56-58 and I was nervous why it was slower than normal. I have no symptoms. Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you so much doctor for your extremely informative video. I recently went to my cardiologist and was told that my resting heart rate was 39. I have always had a relatively slow heart rate, but have been asymptomatic. I am going for an echocardiogram tomorrow, and then to see an electrophysiologist for further evaluation. I trust my care team completely, but I am very hesitant to have a pacemaker installed if it is not absolutely necessary. Your video makes a very good case to be sure that all the boxes have been checked so to speak before having what might be unnecessary surgery. Thank you once again! Cheers!
Thank you so much for this video. I recently got myself a smart watch and was excited to track my sleep with it. To my shock I was seeing my heart rate drop in the 30's while sleeping. Scared me to no end and google was NOT my friend. This made me feel so much better. While I'll still bring it up to my doctor but I won't be on edge while waiting to hear back.
I m having symptoms like whenever i get scared or suddenly get up or suddenly sit , my heart rate slows down and i cannot breath it continues for almost 30 to 40 seconds… can u tell me what is it
Thank you so much for this excellent video! It is a great explanation in language that a non-doctor like myself can understand. I have been having a lower heart rate according to my readings, I am quite certain as a result of a beta-blocker that my doctor has put me on. I have been very anxious about this, and addressed it with my doctor. He unfortunately could not explain to me or calm me nearly as well as you did in this video. I have lowered my dosage of the beta-blocker and my blood pressure readings have remained relatively stable. Ideally, I will do away with the beta blocker completely, in consultation with my doctor. I have had slight dizziness when standing up, but more crucially I have noticed myself awakening suddenly in the middle of the night, consequently disturbing my sleep and causing other issues from not getting a well-rested sleep. Thanks again!!!
Really.. Something meaningfully information I get on internet.. Numbers of heartbeat doesn't matter.. Matter is heart pumping blood to body body's organ at the any number of heartbeat💓 salutes brother.. Thank you from India.
Awesome video very informative
My heart beat dropped to 73 and got scared
So I opened up RUclips
And yours was the only one that made sense
It was late at night when this happened so it made complete sense
Thanks so much
I’m crying right now. I have had a not so great time getting insurance and I have been so anxious about having a resting heart rate in the 50’s and you just made me feel so much better. I will finally be seeing a doctor soon but my anxiety has been amped up today. Thank you. I do get light headed a lot but this video made me feel a lot better.
Mine is in the 40s when I sleep it hits 38. So....I wish I can get a new one sometimes
@@Jfresh55 having a hear rate below 50 when resting freaks me out 😩
I appreciate your enlightening perspective on low heart rate while sleeping. I was concerned for months about a less than 40 BPM while asleep. Other videos and online research only added more confusion. My cardiologist didn’t reply to my inquiries. This makes sense and puts me at ease. Many thanks!
Since covid many have low pulse , my sister has a low pulse at 40 at rest . Her doctor is saying now she may need a pacemaker
@@theancientsancients1769 Wow, that is interesting, and concerning- I had Covid in late 2020 into 2021 and wonder if it has anything to do with the low HR...
@@theancientsancients1769
Hello,
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
I know I many years late since you posted this video, but I want to thank you because you’ve put my mind at ease. I’m 45 years old and while I am a former smoker and overweight, I have done a lot of cardio exercise throughout my life. It’s only in the past 5 or 6years that I’ve gained weight. Even more recently I’ve started cardio again and I’m able to go inline skating for about an hour without issue. This is how I figured my heart is ok.
But I’ve noticed that my resting heart rate while lying down is anywhere from 52 to 58 BPM and it’s freaked me out. It’s really when it’s closer to 52 that I get really concerned. BUT I don’t feel lightheaded, my feet aren’t tingling or cold... so I guess... by your explanation, I’m actually fine. Thank you. (I’ll check with my cardiologist soon too)
People who workout a lot have a lower pulse , because their heart muscle is strong and per beat can process more blood than unfit person
my partner works out a lot and he had dizzy spells shortness of breath and fainting, he has now a pacemaker@@theancientsancients1769
Definitely not "boring" Dr Sanjay, you are an excellent communicator, and if i ever have the misfortune to suffer a coronary, i do hope it will be in the vicinity of York.
Thank you.
It worries all. My resting heart rate is around 45 as far as I remember. I am 50 year old. Yes I am on hypertension medication for few year plus on anxiety pills etc. I had holter tests, CT Angio ,CT Aorta.. everything is absolutely fine. I was a half marathon runner till about 21 years of age . Not I walk few kms a day but life drags you a lot. Medications impact. Keep your sanity. All is good. There are no negative symptoms etc. Just relax. Easier said than done but try and keep calm. It’s perfectly fine. My heart rates at night on holter drop to 34 even . There is no issue. Idea is to stay fit and keep trying. Life is v tough but it’s manageable . Thanks doctor .
also, I have read that very fit people have a lower resting heart rate as well.
Is it true.. if so I live without worry...
I am Suffering from Palpitation
@@shankarkaluri5250 yes it's true long distance runners have resting heart rates of 40bpm
Shankar I also have palpitations, are you feeling any better?
@@shankarkaluri5250 Just to clarify, many people who partake in cardio exercises tend to have a slower heart rate. This is partly due to the heart itself being a giant muscle. When the heart rate gets faster, it allows the heart to essentially become stronger. When people have lower heart rates due to exercise, it is usually because there heart is strong enough to beat less than the average heart due to the strength of its contractions! Its pretty cool.
Yeap that is true. People who are athletes or quite active to a degree are often diagnosed with sinus bradycardia.
Sir, you're an exemplary doctor and human being. I wished all doctors were like you. Greetings from 40 beats per minute resting :)
How u doing today? U still good? I been stressing wit my low hesrt rate. Especially seein it be 38 while asleep
@@jdiv9073
Hello,
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
You really calmed down my worry re: my own Bradycardia. I have low 40's which I do not like but I don't ever have fainting feeling but I do have low energy or foggy brain. Your explanation makes me feel more normal & accepting when this happens since anxiety is NOT a help. Thanks so much. I listen often & appreciate your common sense.
I did ecg ,EKG and holter. Ecg says sinus bradycardia and holter shows minimum heart rate of 38 and maximum was 130. The average heart rate was 59. Pause greater than 2.5 second is 0. Maximum absolute st changes was +2.8 at 4:30 am. I use to do exercise regularly before not now. I haven't experienced black out or fainting. What is the cause ? Do I need to implant pacemaker . I am 33 years old male and 69 kg
This is what I'm going through same symptoms.
Hello @blue hope you are doing better.
Hello, blueeyessiamese
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
@@yz4867 hello, I seen your post! Are you having symptoms?
During my open heart surgery they had to shock my heart three times to get it back into rhythm and now 2 years later I am dizzy on standing and your video was very helpful I am going to be going to my cardiologist.
I was just in for surgery and during my attempt to urinate prior to surgery the bradycardia popped up and showed on the monitor thank you very much for your video🎉
I'm so glad you are around for reassurance... I've been so let down by the NHS . Thankyou with all my heart ❤️
Thank you for putting my mind at rest. My father felt a little bit weak today and I put the odometer on his finger giving a reading of 47. He’s 76 been to the doctor and is due to see specialist soon. Possible diagnosis of bradycardia but this video that I played to him had set his and my mind at rest.
Than you so much for creating this RUclips channel. Your videos are so important and heart settling, pardon the pun
how is your dad now?
47 is not low, at least not dangerously low, why the scare? What is his usual heart rate?
Great video Doctor, I'm 70 and my HR is usually in the low 50s. I also have MVP with mild regurg. So I won't be too concerned about the lower HR. Thanks so much for your dedication, I tell everyone I know about your channel, it seems like everyone knows someone who has some kind of heart abnormality and I know they will find your videos invaluable as I do! Thanks again! From the USA in North Carolina.
Well said beautiful
I developed tachycardia following heart surgery last year. It lasted a month before flipping to bradycardia. My HR went into the 30’s but I was symptom free. A reduction in medication in recent weeks means I’m now have a resting HR of 50 BPM. Feeling great and exercising a lot
What surgery did you have?
My dad had a bypass surgery and his heart rate is at 50-55 bpm. No symptoms
What medication did you stop?
@@techknowledgestuff I had a congenital condition (defect from birth). I went from 10mg of Bisoprolol to 2.5mg. Been on that lower dose ever since, seems to control things very well
Hi what kind of exercise are y doing? I am a hypochondriac ughhh and I’m always afraid to exercise because I feel like my heart will stop and anyways I get so scared because I’m on oxycodone I’m going to be starting therapy soon and praying I make it I just worry about exercising. Any suggestions for ppl like me that I don’t think I damaged myself yet fr these meds! But I still worry something will affect it
This just helped me so much. I will go to bed with less worry tonight. I am so grateful to you and to everyone who has commented here. Now I know I am not alone and others have this too and are living just fine. I am overjoyed.
Thank you doctor for the video about slow heart rate. After watching this vlog my worries about my slow heart beat gone and feel like a new life.
Thankyou, your talks are always good - so clear, well spoken, relevant and useful. I am 75 nearly 76, have had a pulse of around 42 for as long as I can remember. My knees prevent me running but I can Nordic walk at 4.5 mph for more than an hour, and live at the bottom of a steep hill which I need to walk up to get to town. When I moved here 42 years ago I couldn't get up the hill without huffing and puffing, and stopping several times - as the aged inhabitants of the village would storm past me - very embarrassing! But now I can storm up, no problem. At one point this morning my pulse was 38, but returning from a 3 mile walk it had risen to 43. It was REALLY GOOD to be reassured that the rate is effectively self healing (not enough oxygen - feel dizzy - sit down - oxygen catches up). From time to time GPs have suggested I should do something to increase the pulse rate. I never have - and now I am confident I was correct in refusing. - So thank you very much
How r u now
@@football24091 2024 has been a bit of a saga. New Year's Eve saw me on A&E with severe stomach pain, and 0900 NYD an emergency bowel op. Doctors panicked when they saw my low heart rate but operated anyway. 6 weeks later at a post op check they panicked again, and rushed me into the cardiology ward for a full battery of tests. expecting me to expire at any moment. The tests showed nothing much except a low pulse. After 2 days the cardiologist said "you walk 5 miles daily including hills, you have no symptoms. Why is everybody panicking?!"
He did arrange for a 24 hour ECG, which I am wearing as I write. I will try to remember to update this when I get the results
thank you doctor for your honesty, you could have instead sell illness and cause anxiety and get more clients and do more surgery and get rich easily. The information Mr. Gupta shared was not forthcoming from anywhere. Thanks much Doc.
Correct.
My resting heart rate is 38 to 42 BPM. I never have dizzy spells or blackouts. I am fit, sports-active, healthy and 63 years old.
Just as the doctor says, the heart rate isn't the critical variable: its the volume of blood that the heart is able to pump multiplied by its stroke rate that determines whether the variable demand of the body can be satisfied.
Lucky, I feel like shit 24/7 been to many doctors over 2 years with no result. Get dizzy often and light-headed. Colder feet and hands, I didn't realise it could be anything like this, but possible with the more I learn. My heart rate is anywhere from 34 - 55 bpm, I'm 20 soon. Off to see the doc 🤣
@@liambridges9479 hope you're ok, mine goes to 30's sometimes as well, but without the symptoms, I think if you monitor during exercise and see it going up as it should when it's needed, that's a sign that it should be fine.
@@liambridges9479
Hello,
how long have you had this bradycardia? what is your lowest bpm per minute? what are all your symptoms? where does this bradycardia come from? Are you taking any medications for it? what do the cardiologists and specialists you have seen say? what do they offer? Do you work despite all these symptoms? how long have you had this bradycardia? if not, how old are you, if you don't mind? thank you
I subscribed after watching this. My primary doc sent me to ER because my heart rate was at 37, but was feeling normal. After a night of observation at the hospital, and a $1,000 co-pay later, i was sent home by the cardiologist. No prescriptions, only a follow up with a cardiologist for a stress test.
So Many thankful and blessed with your video..im 60 yrs old..worry my heart beat less than 60bpm...but im now im more confident as ever....from philippines...
That was very helpful to know that slow heart rate is not always matter of high concern! Thank you doc 😊
My resting rate has been recorded on multiple occasions at 38 bpm. I've developed anxiety too. Thank you for explaining this Dr.
how r u
@@neerajtripathi9216 I’m ok, still alive!!! Definitely no issues - my cardiologist sees me annually and has said, heart is so good it still has it’s stickers on! I have ditched my smart watch because I don’t like being reminded that it is low, and I live a normal life. I use to be very active when I was young and I had a physical job for 8 years so my heart rate may be low due to being more efficient - which is again - great!
@@neerajtripathi9216 hope you are ok too
@@selilatte yes m good
Selilatte: This would do; since certain surgeries that require anesthesia could be shut down (refused) by the anesthesiologist, even if one's primary care doctor gives the go-ahead.
Thank you doctor for explaining the slow beat of the heart and the reactions, you made my day. My apple watch was throwing below 50 while sleeping & I was a bit panic to understand why this is happening.
I keep asking myself if this Apple Watch is really accurate and reliable … I get anxiety when show me heart rate in the 40s … 😩
My watch shows me heart rates in the 40s too
Same mine shows at 40-50
mine in 40's as well, run around 30k a week and it goes up to 180 when needed.
Mine shows 44 but when I checked pulse with a pulse oximeter it showed 76
You are so calming I wish you were my dr!!!! I’m an AFib patient and sometimes have low pressure you are so clear and knowledgeable you make me feel calm and hopeful thank you❤
you are a real breath of fresh air for us. You explain things in depth and so simply and in a way that reduces anxiety. Thank you so so much.!!
52 - 62 at rest heart rate.. I love it.. I had a heart attack in 2021 and after I got a stent put in, everything went to normal and I feel great... My heart rate used to be horribly fast but not now..
Watching this after 5 years and iam still here soo appreciative of the quality and the way you are explaining this effect.
You are a Godsend to people like me who have health anxiety. I can stop worrying about my slow heart rate ( 45 -50 bpm). Now I want to ask why it doesn’t increase very much even when I take exercise. I walk with a group and find I can’t do much more than 45 minutes brisk walking without feeling desperately tired. Although I am 78, several in my group are older than that. My Dad also had a slow heart rate and lived to 96.
@Jeremy, Zack & Lucas do you take beta blockers? Mine is slow too and im on such a low dose of a beta blocker but am scared to come off it. Doctor said I could stop them but afraid of bp going up. I dont know what to do.
Does the low hr bother you? Do you want to come off the beta blockers because of it?
Does it bother you when your hr goes that low? It scares me. Do you want to get off beta blockers because of it?
@@darienravin
Same here...but I only take my beta blocker as needed like if I'm having anxiety or panic attack,
Because I can't stand a constant low heart rate
@@darienravin how r u now
I have watched several of your presentations now and these have given me a far richer understanding of my own heart condition. Your explanations are very clear and precise and just at the correct level of detail to make them informative and meaningful without being overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us all.
Thank you, this has been very reassuring. I am 79 yrs old and had a TIA 3 weeks ago. I noticed that my hr was in the 40-45 range and following a GP appointment 3 days ago I was referred to the hospital Acute Medical Unit for urgent attention. As you say they were not to worried by the rate, but an ECG showed an ESM. A chest x ray showed no issues with heart or lungs. I have an appointment to go back for a heart ultrasound and 24hr tape, but at least i won't fixate on the number.
What's an ESM?
ESM = Ejection Systolic Murmur . My discharge report said atrial fibrillation with low ventricular rate. I just getting used to the terminology myself.
@@daveman999 is it dangerous?
Yes, thanks doc. My doc/ hospital said my heart rate was too slow at 50bpm and stopped that hbp medicine although I had no symptoms that you cited. Apparently they're working at some outdated information . I'm not surprised.
You’re the best doctor I swear. Such a calm explanation and very clear. Please continue doing such a good job. I can now stop worry about my slow heart rate which gave me so much anxiety.
Thank you! Really helpful information. I've stopped worrying about my low 42 bpm resting heart rate. I am a fit 70 year old. .
i am 20 yrs old and my heart rate is 34 your good but im scared
I am 64 and was recently put on a beta blocker to slow my heart rate down. Was beating at around 75 bpm. Now about 60-65. I feel better but now I find that I tire out more easily!
How often do you exercise?
What is Beats per min @ how old are you please
Chris McCormick my hubby 68 yrs old 48 to 50 bpm no symptoms no pacemaker at this point !! Still worry so much it making me really ill please would you have any think to add I would be so gratefull
Well said dear. You explained in a simple but the best way to understand bradycardia. Keep up the good work . Thanks dear.
That took a lot of stress off me. Well the panic. Yes it was very useful. That makes so much more sense. I do get dizziness at times but I will see a cardiologist shorty to address this issue since my resting heart rate is under 60. I love the cell/electricity explanation. That helped tremendously.
Thank you so much for explaining the low heart rate while sleeping. I have been so incredibly worried about it. I feel so much relief now
Thank you, Doctor. I have been so concerned about my low heart rate popping up out of the blue. I am thankful I found your channel and video. Bless you and yours!
You’re not boring at all DrGupta, your voice is so soothing
Beautifully explained Doc...you answered so many questions my HEART IS AT EASE! 💙
Thank you very much Dr Gupta . That was an awesome explanation on slow heart beats. You set my mind on rest. Thank you again.❤️🇨🇦
Dr. Sanjay is a God send