Resting Heart Rate Concern

samcorvus

Group,

Quick question about rhr. Is it dangerous that mine is in the low 50's? Sometimes it drops into the high 40's. I'm six foot two, two hundred ninety four pounds.

Thank you for your help,

S,

cordianet

That's a question for your doctor. For some people that may be okay, but considering you weight, I personally would be concerned:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradycardia

Jordant107

Thats a good thing- the lower it is, the fitter you are. It means that your heart doesn't have to work as hard to get blood and oxygen to the muscles/ organs, and you'll be able to run/ workout for longer.
You'll find that if you do a lot of long distance running your RHR will be much lower.

Jordant107

Thats a good thing- the lower it is, the fitter you are. It means that your heart doesn't have to work as hard to get blood and oxygen to the muscles/ organs, and you'll be able to run/ workout for longer.
You'll find that if you do a lot of long distance running your RHR will be much lower.

Oh yeah.......................maybe thats not a good thing for someone your weight. My resting heart weight is around 47bp/m- but I'm 6'2" and am 187lb.

samcorvus

Thanks but I am not bradycardic on account of adequate perfusion, nor do I suffer from hypotension. My BP is 122/78. I'm just curious on account of all the literature that says it should be closer to sixty.

tpittsley77

If you are fit, then no it is not dangerous at all. It means you are in great heart health. Most athletes have low resting heart rates. If you are not in good shape, this is called bradycardia and can mean your heart is not able to pump enough blood thru your body for oxygenation. So it really depends on your fitness levelto judge whether this is dangerous. If you are unhealthy, it may be a good idea to get it checked out. Google bradycardia and heart arrythmias, read sites like the mayoclinic.


Btw, I have spent a lifetime in cardiologists offices. And have done more heart research than most people due to a congenital heart defect.

KitTheRoadie

I took mine just now out of curiosity and it was 48, I took it 3 times and it pretty much came in the same everytime!

I am happy about this as I've heard the lower it is the fitter you are. I am 6ft 2" and 173lbs. I think the average is 60 but for people that work out, it's lower because as the other poster said your cardiac system doesn't have to work as hard to get the oxygen to your muscles/organs.

If you are concrened talk to your GP.

tpittsley77

Thanks but I am not bradycardic on account of adequate perfusion, nor do I suffer from hypotension. My BP is 122/78. I'm just curious on account of all the literature that says it should be closer to sixty.

All low heart rate is classified as bradycardia, even if you are fit. It means low heart rate. Its not the word that is theconcern, but the cause of it you need to be concerned with.

But if you are concerned see a doctor. Otherwise, if you are just going to tell people they are wrong (when they aren't) why ask if you know theanswers already?

samcorvus

Thanks but I am not bradycardic on account of adequate perfusion, nor do I suffer from hypotension. My BP is 122/78. I'm just curious on account of all the literature that says it should be closer to sixty.

All low heart rate is classified as bradycardia, even if you are fit. It means low heart rate. Its not the word that is theconcern, but the cause of it you need to be concerned with.

But if you are concerned see a doctor. Otherwise, if you are just going to tell people they are wrong (when they aren't) why ask if you know theanswers already?

Knee jerk reaction?

Graciecny

Thanks but I am not bradycardic on account of adequate perfusion, nor do I suffer from hypotension. My BP is 122/78. I'm just curious on account of all the literature that says it should be closer to sixty.

All low heart rate is classified as bradycardia, even if you are fit. It means low heart rate. Its not the word that is theconcern, but the cause of it you need to be concerned with.

But if you are concerned see a doctor. Otherwise, if you are just going to tell people they are wrong (when they aren't) why ask if you know theanswers already?

Knee jerk reaction?

Honestly, your second post makes it sound like you already knew the answer before you asked the question, which makes me wonder why the first post was even done. :huh:

samcorvus

Thanks but I am not bradycardic on account of adequate perfusion, nor do I suffer from hypotension. My BP is 122/78. I'm just curious on account of all the literature that says it should be closer to sixty.

All low heart rate is classified as bradycardia, even if you are fit. It means low heart rate. Its not the word that is theconcern, but the cause of it you need to be concerned with.

But if you are concerned see a doctor. Otherwise, if you are just going to tell people they are wrong (when they aren't) why ask if you know theanswers already?

Knee jerk reaction?

Honestly, your second post makes it sound like you already knew the answer before you asked the question, which makes me wonder why the first post was even done. :huh:

Like I said. I'm curious on account of the fact that all the literature says that for my height, weight, bmi, et cetera, I should be a lot higher than I am. I know I'm not dying, but was wondering why it would be so low since I am so out of shape. Everyone I've seen with such low rhr's have been around one hundred pounds lighter than me and in much greater shape.