What Causes Lower Heart Rate?

BY TEAM FOURTH FRONTIER DESK

You might have experienced a racing or fast heart rate during exercise, adventure activities or in anxious situations.

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In contrast, a slow heart rate also known as bradycardia occurs at 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less.

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However, low heart rate might occur due to a malfunction in its natural pacemaker, the heart’s sinus node.

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Conditions such as atrioventricular block, age, and inflammation of the heart muscle might result in lower heart rate as well.

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Electrolyte deficiencies, especially when your body does not get certain electrolytes like calcium, magnesium and potassium can result in lower heart rate.

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