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After being in cold weather (-1c) when i i walked in a heated room my heart rate dropped dramaticaly, i was blurry, dizzy for 1 minute more or less?

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Dr. Ryan Cooley answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Vasovagal: The temperature change could have caused a reaction in your body called vasoagal, whereby the heart rate sloes and the blood pressure drops. It is usually transient as you noted. Lying down, drinking cold water or doing counter- pressure maneuvers (cross legs and squeeze) usually help.

Answered 12/9/2016

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