Increases the workload of the heart, so long term, chronic can cause significant heart problems (damage to lining of arteries, resulting in atherosclerosis, increased risk of CHD and stoke) Lack of regular exercise, a high salt diet, obesity, chronic stress, family history, gender and race are risk factors.
Bradycardia is the medical term used for a low heart rate. Low pulse rates can be caused by metabolic diseases and damage to the heart structure. An imbalance in electrolytes and some medications can also cause your pulse to drop.
Causes of Weak pulse: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Weak pulse. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. Normal health - some patients report weak pulse mistakenly due to misperception or failure to detect their pulse properly.