Bradycardia
Description
Bradycardia is a form of Arrhythmia characterized by a distinct decrease in heartbeat rate below normal - Bradycardia is usually defined as a pulse below 60 beats a minute, or 70 in children. “Safe” Bradycardia can occur as normal idiosyncrasy in some persons or from regular strenuous Exercise.
These Substances may Alleviate Bradycardia
Minerals
Bradycardia may occur as a result of Potassium deficiency.
Conventional Medical Treatment of Bradycardia
Prescribed Medications
Sodium Channel-Blockers are commonly employed in the treatment of Bradycardia - their mode of action is by selectively blocking activated and inactivated (but not rested) Sodium Channels in the Heart.
These Ailments may Cause Bradycardia
Metabolism
Bradycardia may occur as a result of Hypothyroidism. [1]
Bradycardia Patients Should Avoid these Substances
Amino Acids
Bradycardia patients should not use L-Dopa (as it can cause further slowing of the Heartbeat).
Prescribed Medications
Bradycardia patients should not use Beta-Blockers (as they further slow down the Heartbeat rate).
Bradycardia patients should not use Galanthamine.
Smart Drugs
People afflicted with Bradycardia as a result of conduction problems should not use Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB).
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