The lowdown on a low heart rate.

BRADYCARDIA diagnosis; MYOCARDIAL infarction complications; BRADYCARDIA treatment; RISK assessment; HEART failure; BRADYCARDIA; HEART conduction system; AGING; MEDICAL equipment; SLEEP apnea syndromes; SINOATRIAL node; INFLAMMATION; CARDIAC pacemakers; ATRIOVENTRICULAR node; CARDIAC surgery; HYPOTHYROIDISM; PHYSICAL activity; DISEASE complications; SYMPTOMS

The article discusses the possible adverse health effects of low heart rate or bradycardia, as well as its proper diagnosis and treatment. Other topics include its possible risk factors like previous heart attack and heart procedure like bypass surgery, the symptoms of bradycardia like feeling dizzy, lightheaded and confused, and the recommended treatments like the use of pacemakers.