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Had full cardiac work up.heart rate usually 90's but recently 60's and as low as 55.overweight/dieting now.anxiety that my heart may stop.rate to low?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Anxiety: Your heart won't stop. Check back when you start having 5 second pauses. (It won't stop then either, but you'll need a pacemaker). (I've visited your hometown - Surprise, AZ-very cool place!)

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/29/2014

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Thank
Dr. Budi Bahureksa answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Not really --: are you on meds that may reduce the heart rate?

Answered 7/30/2014

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