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.
What causes it? The most common causes of decreased heart rate are sinus bradycardia, heart failure, and high blood pressure. Other possible causes, such as heart block, are more rare. Within all the people who go to their doctor with decreased heart rate, 54% report having shortness of breath, 42% report having dizziness, and 34% report having fainting.