Bardycardia - symptoms keeps getting wor

Bradycardia can be caused by: Heart tissue damage related to aging Damage to heart tissues from heart disease or heart attack Heart disorder present at birth (congenital heart defect) Infection of heart tissue (myocarditis) A complication of heart surgery Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) Imbalance of chemicals in the blood, such as potassium or calcium Repeated disruption of breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea) Inflammatory disease, such as rheumatic fever or lupus Medications, including some drugs for other heart rhythm disorders, high blood pressure and psychosis

Treat or eliminate risk factors that may lead to heart disease. Take the following steps: Exercise and eat a healthy diet. Live a heart-healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating a healthy, low-fat, low-salt, low-sugar diet that's rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight increases your risk of developing heart disease. Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Make lifestyle changes and take medications as prescribed to correct high blood pressure (hypertension) or high cholesterol. Don't smoke. If you smoke and can't quit on your own, talk to your doctor about strategies or programs to help you break a smoking habit. If you drink, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women of all ages and men older than age 65, and up to two drinks a day for men age 65 and younger. Ask your doctor if your condition means you should avoid alcohol. If you can't control your alcohol use, talk to your doctor about a program to quit drinking and manage other behaviors related to alcohol abuse. Don't use recreational drugs. Talk to your doctor about an appropriate program for you if you need help ending recreational drug use. Manage stress. Avoid unnecessary stress and learn coping techniques to handle normal stress in a healthy way. Go to scheduled checkups. Have regular physical exams and report signs or symptoms to your doctor. Monitor and treat existing heart disease If you already have heart disease, there are steps you can take to lower your risk of developing bradycardia or another heart rhythm disorder: Follow the plan. Be sure you understand your treatment plan, and take all medications as prescribed. Report changes immediately. If your symptoms change or worsen or you develop new symptoms, tell your doctor immediately