A member asked:

40/m noticed resting heart rate as low as 49. decent shape but no athlete. normal echo/stress/holter last month. pcp, cardio not worried, should i be?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: If you are otherwise healthy and active, go with your cardiologist. If your HR was in the 70's then dropping to the low 40's without any reason , you then may be concerned. I presume that you are in very good physical shape.

Answered 7/6/2016

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