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.
It is important that you consult with your doctor first to establish the cause of your slow heart rate. Many people can understand why you would experience a rapid heart rate during anxiety, but the reason behind a slow heart rate is not very clear.What makes a slow heart rate even scarier is the fact that it may cause you to faint which will only add to your embarrassment.When this happens it is known as vasovagal syncope. A more commonly used name is emotional fainting.t the same time your vagus nerve can become exited and then slow down your heart rate to induce a slow heart rate or bradycardia. Usually this is accompanied by a drop in your blood pressure (hypotension). Together these two events can cause you to faint, especially if you are in an upright position.