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A low heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) and below occurs frequently in older adults and is considered normal unless you have symptoms like heart palpitation.
Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. If this happens, you may feel dizzy, very tired or weak, and short of breath.
What’s considered too slow can depend on your age and physical condition. Elderly people, for example, are more prone to bradycardia. In general, for adults, a resting heart rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute (BPM) qualifies as bradycardia. There are exceptions.
A heart rate below 60 beats per minute, called bradycardia, is fairly common in people older than 70. People experiencing a low heart rate and symptoms such as feeling dizzy, lightheaded, fatigued, or breathless should seek medical care right away.
Treatment for bradycardia depends on the severity of symptoms and the cause of the slow heart rate. If you don't have symptoms, treatment might not be necessary. Bradycardia treatment may include lifestyle changes, medication changes or an implanted device called a pacemaker.
It's less common in younger adults and children because your heart rate naturally slows down as you get older. The exception is when it happens because of certain conditions you're born with (genetic or otherwise).
It makes your heart rate alternate between too fast and too slow. You may have symptoms like palpitations, lightheadedness, or fainting. You may also have complications and a higher risk of...
Bradycardia, a slow heart rate, is less than 60 beats per minute for an adult at rest. A slow heart rate for a child can vary depending on their age.
What’s considered too slow can depend on your age and physical condition. Elderly people, for example, are more prone to bradycardia. In general, for adults, a resting heart rate of fewer than 60 beats per minute (BPM) qualifies as bradycardia. There are exceptions.
Sinus bradycardia is a heart rhythm where your heart beats slower than expected (under 60 beats per minute for adults) but otherwise works normally. It’s fairly common, especially in adults over 65 and those who exercise regularly. It’s usually not serious unless you have symptoms. It’s typically treatable with medications or a permanent pacemaker.