Resolved Question: Should I be concerned about a low heart rate?

I am a 57 year old female. Had carpal tunnel surgery with twilight last week. In the recovery room, the nurses were concerned that my heart rate was consistently below 50 and my blood pressure was below 100. I had an EKG pre-op and it was fine. I walk a lot, but am not an athlete, am not overweight, do not have diabetes, and my blood pressure is usually around 100/70. My thyroid was tested recently on a physical and was fine. I am not taking any medications, except occasionally for seasonal allergies. The nurses every acted like this was very unusual, but I felt normal. Operation went fine with no problems. Is there any cause for concern? Should I discuss this with my internist?

30 Aug 2010, 9:59 pm | click here to view more