Bradycardia

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Introduction
Signs and symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
When to seek medical advice

Screening and diagnosis
Complications
Treatment
Prevention

Introduction

Your heart normally beats between 60 and 100 times a minute to provide enough oxygen-carrying blood to your body. A heart rate below 60 beats a minute is called bradycardia.

Although a heart rate this slow can be normal during sleep or in a well-trained athlete, bradycardia signals a problem if you have signs and symptoms such as fainting or shortness of breath.

Signs and symptoms

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Bradycardia

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