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My bf has been feeling dizzy, nauseous, faint, & \arms get cold & tingly for 2 wks. he went to the er & had blood drawn& was ok. his heart rate is 44?

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Dr. Slade Suchecki answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bradycardia: I agree with medical student, david miller- bardycardia is defined as a heart rate below 60 beats per minute. It can have a wide variety of causes and can certainly cause the symptoms you described. He needs to follow up with is doc and possibly see a cardiologist.

Answered 2/27/2012

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Dr. Mark Rasak answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Maybe a sign of....: The slow heart rate could be a sign and not the etiology. Pts with vasodepressor syndrome or nuerocardiogenic syncope can present like this. A stress echo , a holter , and a tilt table test along with labs including thyroid panel should be done . A complete h&p should be done of course and a list of all meds including natural supplements.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Bradycardia: Bardycardia is defined as a heart rate below 60 beats per minute. It can have a wide variety of causes and can certainly cause the symptoms you described. He needs to follow up with is doc and possibly see a cardiologist.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Low heart rate: Unless your boy friend is athletic or on certain medication, the heart rate of 44 is low and may be causing his symptoms. I would call the er physician who saw him for a plausible explanation for his symptoms and then follow up with your doctor.

Answered 2/26/2012

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