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Why would heart rate decrease during stressful event?

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Some individuals develop a strong vagal response to pain, stress etc. This may result in bradycardia, some time severe enough to induce a syncopal event.

Answered 9/25/2021

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Your body is getting ready to fight or flee and has cranked up your body systems needed to do this. Look up Selye: The Stress Response.

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