Low Heart Rate Treatment
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How is low heart rate treated?
The cause of a low heart rate will usually
determine the treatment. Treatment will also depend on
symptoms.
Very often, a low heart rate is caused by some
other problem with the heart.
A low heart rate is often common in people over
65. These individuals often get an electrical device called a
pacemaker, which helps regulate heart rhythm. A pacemaker is
placed under skin in the chest near the heart.
If a medical problem such as low thyroid or an
electrolyte imbalance is causing a low heart rate, it will be
necessary to treat that problem in order to deal with the
bradycardia.
If a necessary medication is the cause of the
low heart rate, a pacemaker may be necessary.
Coping with a low heart rate
Low heart rates usually result from some other
medical condition, so, as noted above, the first step is to
treat the condition that's causing the heart to slow down. Very
often this simply means living a healthier lifestyle:
controlling cholesterol; eating foods that are low in fat and
sodium, not smoking, limiting alcohol and caffeine, and of
course, getting some exercise.
If you have a pacemaker
Anyone with a pacemaker will need to be careful
around strong magnetic or electrical fields.
Keep the following objects about a foot away
from your pacemaker. If you use a cell phone, put it up to the
ear on the side of your body that's opposite to the pacemaker.
Take care when you're around
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arc welders
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battery-powered cordless power tools
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industrial power generators
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magnetic wands used at airports
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magnets
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stereo speakers.
Never go near a
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