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Low Pulse Rate

REGINALD IGGAN SALO

05/10/09

REGINALD IGGAN SALO

Topics:Heart Rate Numbers , Heart Rate Numbers

I am on medicine(methoprolol) for my hypertension for aoubt ten years now.My pulse rate is 49 per minute.Considerably low. I am 46 years old.How can I improve my pulse rate? I am worry about the rate.

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Lisa Nelson

Monday, May 11, 2009

Hi Reginald,

I encourage you to consult your physician on this matter. If a low heart rate is a concern, sometimes pacemakers are used to regulate heart beat. However, your physician may be able to give you alternative options.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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