I am a 51 yo woman with high cholesterol,
but great HDLs. Have bradycardia down to
41 bpm during the day sometimes, 24 bpm at
4am, per Holter monitor. Diagnosed with
sick sinus syndrome, but stress test
showed perfect heart. Tested thyroid but
TSH normal. I do have some SOB and
fatigue when running, but no dizziness or
fainting. My cardiologist said I didn't
have to restrict exercise, could even
train for a marathon, if I wanted.
However, aren't I at increased risk for
heart attack? I want to continue to
investigate the bradycardia because I must
be getting so little blood to brain and
heart and extremities. Any suggestions?
Bradycardia is not a risk factor for
developing heart attack. Risk factors for
heart attack and stroke are: smoking, high
blood pressure, diabetes, high
cholesterol, male sex, early climax,
psychical stress, overweight etc.
Do you have any other symptoms beside
bradycardia?
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Bradycardia Posted: 07-16-08 10:24am
I have had occasional vague mild chest
'sensations' for several months; usually
when still; not during exercise, except
for one time there was pain running up
under my left jaw while running hills. The
'sensations' feel like mild muscle strain
or gas pains, but are more frequent than
anything previously.
I have all of the sx of hypothyroidism,
and am taking a low dose of Synthroid, but
TSH is normal.
In that case your risk for getting heart
attack or stroke is mild to moderate.
Bradicardia by itself can't cause heart
attack or stroke but extreme bradycardia
can cause lower blood supply to the brain
that can be manifested with syncope
attacks. If those syncopes become
intolerant you may need to implant
pacemaker for treating the sick sinus
syndrome.
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Bradycardia Posted: 07-18-08 10:14am
Thank you. You've confirmed exactly what
my cardiologist said.
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