Slow heartbeat
Slow heartbeat, also called bradycardia, occurs when the heart beats abnormally slowly. Adults usually have a lower pulse rate than children. Having a slow pulse can occur normally in some cases, such as those who are young, the elderly, and
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Causes
Simple Causes: A variety of normal situations or simple medication conditions can cause a lower pulse rate, such as:
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