A member asked:

My resting heart rate is consistantly below 60 bpm. sometimes as low as 45. could it be my thyroid?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A slow heart rate: is associated with low thyroid function ("hypOthyroidism) However if there are no symptoms from the low heart rate my guess is that it is NORMAL for YOU! (especially if you are a well "conditioned" male who exercises regularly! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 1/3/2018

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