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.
There are many causes of slow heartbeat, and they range from mild to serious. A slow heartbeat may be caused by cardiovascular disorders or diseases such as: Cardiac arrhythmias. Cardiomyopathy (weakened or abnormal heart muscle and function) Cardiovascular disease (due to atherosclerosis, hardening of the arteries, or other causes) Sinus node disease (abnormality of the heartâs internal pacemaker)