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Hi sir i am a boy of 18 years old i have a oximeter at my home yesterday i checked that my bpm is low than normal as my bpm is 55 but my oxygen level is ok as 99 should i be concerned about my bpm???
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A pulse of 55 could be normal. The pulse ox is reassuring. It may be helpful to you to do some running or stair climbing first and then to repeat your oximeter measurement. Sometimes doing a test can cause more distress than help.
Answered 5/15/2021
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COVID-19 may present with a range of symptoms and long term complications. Cardiac complications may occur even at a young age. Please obtain an EKG 12 lead and if there is any shortness of breath, please see your PCP.
Answered 5/16/2021
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