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My Father 62 has low heart rate
Hi! My father is 62 yrs of age, walks around 4 to 5 kms daily lives a positive life. He is a high BP by genetics.
I recently started monitoring his heart rate and it is usually 57, Sometimes drops to 50. Can this be a problem? Do I need to take him any check up?
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Dr. Ajeya N. Ukadgaonkar
Interventional Cardiologist
13 yrs exp
Aurangabad
If he is having no symptoms nothing to worry. This could be due to his BP medicines as well. Tell me his medications i will advise accordingly
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Dr. R.Vimalkumar
Cardiologist
15 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi. Your father needs to take ecg and thyroid profile as basic investigation and consult with doctor.
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