Is a heartbeat of 50 too low?

Having bradycardia (say “bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh”) means that your heart beats very slowly. For most people, a heart rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, it is slower than normal. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy.

Is a heart rate of 40 bad?

Some people can have a heart rate of 40 beats per minute and have no symptoms and no long-term consequences. However in other people this can lead to symptoms and require treatment. In some patients a low heart rate is found as part of a routine physical exam or study such as an EKG or a heart monitor.

Can a low heart rate make you pass out?

The main symptom of bradycardia is a heart rate below 60 beats per minute. This abnormally low heart rate can cause the brain and other organs to become oxygen-deprived, which can lead to symptoms such as: Fainting.

What if your heart rate is lower than 50?

Generally, a low resting heart rate of 50 if you are a non-athlete is not a sign to worry over. It is considered to be a sign of good health. However, if you are experiencing symptoms of bradycardia, then a low heart rate could be a sign of an underlying heart condition.

Is 50 a good heart rate?

A resting heart rate of 50 beats per minute (bpm) is good for you if you are an athlete or a medical practitioner. If you are not feeling dizzy or ill, a resting heart rate of 50 is a good indicator that your heart is functioning quite well.

How low should your heart rate get?

Most adults have a resting heart rate of 60-100 beats per minute, according to the NHS. Anything lower than 60 beats per minute is considered a low resting heart rate. An athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute.

What to do for low heart rate?

If slow heart rate is due to the effect of medication or toxic exposure, this must be treated medically. An external device ( pacemaker) implanted into the chest to stimulate heartbeats is the preferred treatment for certain types of bradycardia . Because a low heart rate could indicate medical problems,…