When a Slow Heart Rate Is a Problem

Bradycardia is the medical term for a heart rate that is slower than normal.

Does a Slow Heart Rate Need Treatment? Bradycardia is the medical term for a heart rate that is slower than normal. If it is abnormally slow, various symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath can result. READ NOW  READ THESE NEXT What You Should Know About Normal Heart Rhythm MORE What to Know About Pacemakers MORE When Is a Pace Maker Needed for a Heart Block? MORE You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Heart newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Verywell.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy