Slow Pulse (Bradycardia): Causes, Symptoms, and Clinical Management
1. Introduction A slow pulse, medically defined as bradycardia, occurs when the resting heart rate drops below 60 beats per minute. While often a normal physiological finding in highly conditioned athletes, it can indicate a dysfunction in the sinoatrial node or atrioventricular block in symptomatic individuals. The human heart relies on a sophisticated electrical system … Read more