So, I get really dizzy when I stand up getting off couch.
My Garmin says my resting heart rate is 55, Im 61 male and run often.
My internet detective skills say I may have Bradycardia.
Anyone else deal with this?
I did not think 55 resting heart rate was that low?
Probably so and bradycardia can contribute to orthostatic hypotension. It’s not a bad idea to go see a cardiologist just to be safe. I have the same symptoms and my cardiologist just told me to eat more salt and stay well hydrated. If it gets worse then he will likely prescribe Midodrine. I also let them go ahead and do a CT scan of my heart to rule out blockages of the arteries since I had full distance Ironman later in the year as well as a half distance Ironman a couple of months away.
my cardiologist is also an electrophysiologist and he said the number one thing he sees in older runners is A-fib that may need to be remedied with a pacemaker. He always encourages me to keep running, but I typically go see him once a year.
I’m pretty sure 90%+ of the regular users here have Bradycardia.
A resting heart below 60 means you technically have bradycardia, which just means a low heart rate.
Serve dizziness when standing up would be worth checking out (especially if something new). Having a resting heart rate of 55 isn’t notable if you are a runner (of anything, it’s a bit high).
So, I get really dizzy when I stand up getting off couch.
My Garmin says my resting heart rate is 55, Im 61 male and run often.
My internet detective skills say I may have Bradycardia.
Anyone else deal with this?
I did not think 55 resting heart rate was that low?
Could be a number of things. POTS is one possibility.
Low BP (not unusual for a fit person is another). This happens to be often. I do my best to stand up much more slowly.
One thing that could be happening is that when lying down your blood return to your head is reduced. When you stand up fast, the blood rushes to your feet and your body cannot pump it back up fast enough to keep you from becoming a little light headed. For most people it is an inconvenience. For some it can be a sign of something more serious.
Check with a doc, not an an internet message board.
So, I get really dizzy when I stand up getting off couch.
My Garmin says my resting heart rate is 55, Im 61 male and run often.
My internet detective skills say I may have Bradycardia.
Anyone else deal with this?
I did not think 55 resting heart rate was that low?
Could be a number of things. POTS is one possibility.
Low BP (not unusual for a fit person is another). This happens to be often. I do my best to stand up much more slowly.
One thing that could be happening is that when lying down your blood return to your head is reduced. When you stand up fast, the blood rushes to your feet and your body cannot pump it back up fast enough to keep you from becoming a little light headed. For most people it is an inconvenience. For some it can be a sign of something more serious.
Check with a doc, not an an internet message board.
I had to hold onto a chair several times this weekend whenever I stood up.
As others have said, most runners may 'technically' have bradycardia. This is not necessarily interesting as the number is a bit arbitrary, unless your heart rate is dropping significantly from your baseline of ~50-60 or you have symptoms of lightheadedness from the heart rate itself.
Basically you are almost not getting enough blood to perfuse the brain upon standing. It sounds like orthostatic hypotension but would probably need to rule out an arrhythmia particularly in your age and endurance athletes are at increased risk of afib, or something else. I would get an apple watch to monitor for afib and talk to your doc (they see this sort of stuff all the time). You can check for orthostatic hypotension by measuring your blood pressure laying flat, then sitting, then standing and really measure again after 2 minutes standing, obviously do this with someone around so you don't faceplant.
As others have said, most runners may 'technically' have bradycardia. This is not necessarily interesting as the number is a bit arbitrary, unless your heart rate is dropping significantly from your baseline of ~50-60 or you have symptoms of lightheadedness from the heart rate itself.
Basically you are almost not getting enough blood to perfuse the brain upon standing. It sounds like orthostatic hypotension but would probably need to rule out an arrhythmia particularly in your age and endurance athletes are at increased risk of afib, or something else. I would get an apple watch to monitor for afib and talk to your doc (they see this sort of stuff all the time). You can check for orthostatic hypotension by measuring your blood pressure laying flat, then sitting, then standing and really measure again after 2 minutes standing, obviously do this with someone around so you don't faceplant.
Wouldn't orthostatic hypotension cause lightheadedness/pre-syncope more than dizziness?
Would have to ask the op, but people often refer to lightheadedness as dizziness. Doesn't sound like he's referring to vertigo but would have to get a better history from him.
Very likely this is orthostatic hypotension by your description of a lightheaded feeling that occurs immediately when you stand up. Arrhythmia is extremely unlikely as that would not occur only upon standing up. Are you on any medications for enlarged prostate (BPH)? Those meds are notorious for this.
Incidentally, this can occur in people of all ages. I used to get it every time I stood up when I was around 12 years old. My entire vision would turn black for 10 seconds or so. Eventually I grew out of it although I can still get a milder version even now (age late 40s, female).
Very likely this is orthostatic hypotension by your description of a lightheaded feeling that occurs immediately when you stand up. Arrhythmia is extremely unlikely as that would not occur only upon standing up. Are you on any medications for enlarged prostate (BPH)? Those meds are notorious for this.
Incidentally, this can occur in people of all ages. I used to get it every time I stood up when I was around 12 years old. My entire vision would turn black for 10 seconds or so. Eventually I grew out of it although I can still get a milder version even now (age late 40s, female).