Low Pulse Rate and Pacemakers - Heart Disorders Message Board

montesflus · 01-27-2009, 07:56 PM

My husband's pulse rate has been between 40-44. His cardio ordered a 24 hour holter test and a nuclear scan. He also gave him a pamphlet to read about pacemakers. Has anyone here received a pacemaker due to a low pulse/heart rate? He also has stage 3 kidney disease.

Thanks,

Monte

Fizzickle · 01-28-2009, 04:35 PM

I have an ICD which serves as a pacemaker when my heart rate falls below 60 bpm. Before the ICD, my heart rate would get down in the 38 - 40 range at night.

But I never felt faint on rising.

montesflus · 01-28-2009, 06:57 PM

Thanks so much for your reply.

My husband has been taken off the medication Atenolol, so we'll see whether that makes a difference, as well. Atenolol lowers one's heart rate.

Monte