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My doctor said i have a slow steady heart rate. is that good or bad?

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Dr. Martin Bress answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A slow steady heart rate is normal and may be seen in people with good cardiovascular conditioning.It can also be the result of certain medications like beta blockers used to treat high blood pressure or heart disease.

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Answered 12/29/2014

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Generally....: This is a good thing. Otherwise your physician would have said something different.

Answered 3/18/2013

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