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A member asked:

First i had massive anxiety attacks but now the opposite is happening my heart rate gets very slow is that because of anxiety?like45bpm in the evening

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Probably okay: It's not unusual to have a HR in the 40s when you're relaxed but it you're concerned - ask your doctor to arrange a (Holter) heart monitor for you which will show your slowest, fastest and average HR as well as allow you to mark strips if you have symptoms.

Dr Chengot agreed

Answered 9/16/2014

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