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Chest pain, tire & breathless quickly. tests clear. noticed my pulse at rest is 90-115, but on mild exertion it drops to 30-45. should be concerned?

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Dr. Alan Heldman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Slow Heart Rate: Normally the heart rate gets faster with exertion. If it does not, or it gets slower with exercise, some form of "chronotropic incompetence" is present. Possible causes include problems with the heart's conduction system. Exertional chest discomfort & shortness of breath also suggest a heart problem. Testing may be indicated, such as EKG & stress test.

Answered 1/19/2017

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