Q: what does marked bradycardia mean?

HR < 50: Bradycardia is defined as heart rate less than 60 bpm. I don't know if there is a formal definition of severe bradycardia, but i would consider bradycardia severe if the heart rate was less than 50.

Q: what is the meaning of bradycardia?

Bradycardia: Bradycardia is slow heart rate.....less than 60 beats a minute is bradycardia

Q: what does bradycardia do in a child?

Depends: Children and especially infants tend to have a faster heart rate than adults. The importance of bradycardia depends on how slow the heart rate is and on the cause. The heart rate varies in normal adults or children. So a slow heart rate may have no significance. Then again, a very slow heart rate may be a sign that something is wrong especially if associated with symptoms.

Q: do any medications cause bradycardia?

Yes: A number of medications can cause bradycardia including beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, antiarrhythmic medication, and digoxin.

Question 1

what is bradycardia?

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Slow heart rate: It just means a slow heart rate ( low pulse rate).

Question 2

is bradycardia dangerous?

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Possibly: Severe bradycardia can be dangerous, especially with heart rates approaching 30 or less.  Symptoms can develop with heart rates below 50. Cause of bradycardia and rhythm should be determined.

Question 3

why does bradycardia happen?

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Bradycardia: Bradycardia, in adults (not in children) is defined as heart rate slower than 60 beats per minutes.  It can be perfectly normal in people who are athletic.  For example, marathon runners can have resting heart rate in 40s or even lower.  It is, generally, pathological, if it leads to symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting. If it causes extreme symptoms, a pacemaker is needed.

Question 4

what are causes of bradycardia?

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Many: 1.  Medications 2.  High vagal tone as is present in lance armstrong 3.  Conduction system disease 4.  Infections/endocarditis with a ring abscess  5.  Sick sinus syndrome 6.  Atrio-ventricular conduction delay 7.  Abnormal electrolytes (high potassium  8.  Kindey failure.

Question 5

what is symptomatic bradycardia?

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Dizzy, fainting,: Slow heart rate can cause symptoms of dizziness, fatigue, and fainting.

Question 6

what are symptoms of bradycardia?

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Passing out, fatigue: If the heart beats too slow it could make you dizzy or even pass out. This could also just cause fatigue.

Question 7

what does marked bradycardia mean?

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HR < 50: Bradycardia is defined as heart rate less than 60 bpm. I don't know if there is a formal definition  of severe bradycardia, but i would consider bradycardia severe if the heart rate was less than 50.

Question 8

what is the meaning of bradycardia?

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Bradycardia: Bradycardia is slow heart rate.....less than 60 beats a minute is bradycardia

Question 9

what does bradycardia do in a child?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Children and especially infants tend to have a faster heart rate than adults. The importance of bradycardia depends on how slow the heart rate is and on the cause. The heart rate varies in normal adults or children. So a slow heart rate may have no significance. Then again, a very slow heart rate may be a sign that something is wrong especially if associated with symptoms.

Question 10

do any medications cause bradycardia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A number of medications can cause bradycardia including beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, antiarrhythmic medication, and digoxin.

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