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Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about bradycardia:	What is bradycardia? What are the types of bradycardia? How does the heart’s electrical system work? What is heart block? What is sick sinus syndrome?
Being diagnosed:	What is a medical history and physical exam for slow heart rate? What is the tilt table test? What is ambulatory heart monitoring? What is an exercise test? What is an electrophysiology study? How can I keep track of my symptoms?
Getting treatment:	How is a pacemaker used to treat bradycardia? Should I get a pacemaker?
Ongoing concerns:	What are the risks of complications with different types of bradycardias? How can bradycardia make me pass out?
Living with a pacemaker or ICD:	What do I need to know about living with a pacemaker or ICD? Can I exercise with a pacemaker? What is pacemaker monitoring?

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Last Updated: June 2, 2011

Medical Review:: E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine

Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology

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