How Slow of Pulse is Too Slow?

OldLincoln · Post by **OldLincoln** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 4:39 pm

Last night was my first night of using my new CMS50F oximeter. Oxi remained above the alarm set at 85 however my pulse continually set off alarms until I set it down to 25. My normal waking rate is 60. So if the oxi is okay will the slow flow hurt me?

Pugsy · Post by **Pugsy** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:08 pm

Talk to your doctor about the pulse rate. He knows your meds and history. Your doc would be the best person to tell you if the low heart rate is a problem or not.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:21 pm

OldLincoln wrote:Last night was my first night of using my new CMS50F oximeter. Oxi remained above the alarm set at 85 however my pulse continually set off alarms until I set it down to 25. My normal waking rate is 60. So if the oxi is okay will the slow flow hurt me?

I would say that if you are less than half of what your normal is - YES it is time to get help. Not so sure I would wait for the doc.

The alarm is set for a reason right?

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 5:33 pm

Guest wrote:
OldLincoln wrote:Last night was my first night of using my new CMS50F oximeter. Oxi remained above the alarm set at 85 however my pulse continually set off alarms until I set it down to 25. My normal waking rate is 60. So if the oxi is okay will the slow flow hurt me?
I would say that if you are less than half of what your normal is - YES it is time to get help. Not so sure I would wait for the doc.

The alarm is set for a reason right?

never ever listen to 'guest'.

since you didn't say what your heart rate was dropping to, it's another example of the cowards ASS-U-MEing information never stated.

do what pugsy says, and consult your doctor.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:03 pm

palerider wrote:
Guest wrote:
OldLincoln wrote:Last night was my first night of using my new CMS50F oximeter. Oxi remained above the alarm set at 85 however my pulse continually set off alarms until I set it down to 25. My normal waking rate is 60. So if the oxi is okay will the slow flow hurt me?
I would say that if you are less than half of what your normal is - YES it is time to get help. Not so sure I would wait for the doc.

The alarm is set for a reason right?
never ever listen to 'guest'.

since you didn't say what your heart rate was dropping to, it's another example of the cowards ASS-U-MEing information never stated.

do what pugsy says, and consult your doctor.

OldLincoln wrote:my pulse continually set off alarms until I set it down to 25. My normal waking rate is 60.

NEVER listen to a TROLL he has stated why he is here in his signature

Chaos, panic, disorder...my work here is done.

HoseCrusher · Post by **HoseCrusher** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:17 pm

As a point of reference my pulse rate frequently is in the 35 - 40 bpm range during sleep. My cardiologist has a pulse of 42 while sitting and talking to me.

Best is to discuss this with your doctor but as long as your O2 is OK I am not sure there is much of a problem.

palerider · Post by **palerider** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:29 pm

Guest wrote: NEVER listen to a TROLL

and, remember, friends, guest == troll

JDS74 · Post by **JDS74** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:34 pm

The technical term for slow heart rate is bradycardia.
Here is a link.

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Condition ... rticle.jsp

What is a problem for one person may not be for another.
If you are concerned, check with your doctor. He may order an overnite Holter monitor study or he may say not to worry.

Edited to correct the spelling error although brachycardia is an accepted alternate spelling.

OldLincoln · Post by **OldLincoln** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:43 pm

Thanks folks. I have my answer so l'm leaving now.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 6:50 pm

palerider wrote: and, remember, friends,

On this site trolls are registered so as to blend in but then they choose some silly looking avatar and put silly things in their signature.

Chaos, panic, disorder...my work here is done.

is the reason he is here

Guest wrote: NEVER listen to a TROLL

For some reason TROLLS feel the need to reply to every post on the forum only to cause Chaos, panic, disorder....

Julie · Post by **Julie** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 7:48 pm

Uhh, that would be 'bradycardia".

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:52 pm

It is not uncommon for high-functioning aerobic athletes (like bicyclists) to have low heart rates.
For a non-athlete, this would be a cause for concern.

Rustsmith · Post by **Rustsmith** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 3:52 am

Last year my GP freaked out when he saw the resting heart rate from my EKG during my annual physical (45). I told him this wasn't an issue because I am a trained endurance runner and this had been a typical value for several years, but he insisted that I see a cardiologist ASAP. The cardiologist said that there are two primary causes of bradycardia. In my case it is something called Athlete's Heart, which occurs to those involved with lots of aerobic exercise, like cycling and hard running over extended periods of time. However, it can also be a sign of heart disease. So, if you regularly see a resting heart rate below 60 and haven't discussed it with your doctor, you need to do that soon, since even those with mild Athlete's Heart could also have heart disease.

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