Slow Heart Rate

Possible Causes

Generally, Slow heart rate can be related to:

• Anorexia Nervosa / Bulimia Nervosa

  A condition with a heightened fear of gaining weight and focus on controlling body image. Patients try to lose weight excessively through fasting, inducing vomiting, or excessive exercise. Binge eating may also be involved.

• Hypothyroidism

  A disorder where thyroid hormone levels in the body are abnormally low. These hormones are necessary for growth, development, and metabolism. Some symptoms include unintended weight gain, constipation, changes in menstrual cycles, dry skin, brittle nails, depression and memory issues. It can be caused by an autoimmune disorder (Hashimoto's) or from prior thyroid surgery and sometimes medications.

• Fabry Disease / Lysosomal Storage Disorder

  Fabry Disease is a rare genetic condition caused by a problem with the GLA gene, which leads to a lack of an important enzyme called alpha-galactosidase A. This causes fatty substances to build up in the body, affecting the skin, heart, kidneys, and nervous system. Symptoms can include burning pain in the hands and feet, small dark red spots on the skin, and trouble sweating. If not treated, it can lead to serious problems like kidney failure, heart disease, and strokes.

Doctor's Diagnostic Questions

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:

• Is your pulse slow (under 10 beats in 15 seconds)?
• How long have you had a slow pulse?
• Have you experienced slow pulse before?

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