Heart rate?

Is there any connection between a low heart rate and UARS/sleep apnea?

On multiple sleep studies my heart rate was measured and they asked be about my low heart rate (42bpm). I have since used a fitbit and it says my awake resting heart rate is 42-43bpm over several days.

Could this be related to uars/sleep apnea somehow? From what I understand sleep apnea is normally associated with high heart rate and blood pressure.

If it matters I have a BMI of 25 and am by no means fit. I do not do any signficiant cardio.

Posted Mar 29, 2023, 9:21 AM UTC · edited

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cellobiose•3 yr. ago

thoracic pressure drop sucks the heart larger?

[deleted]•3 yr. ago

UARS is linked to lots of things, including orthostatic intolerance (low blood pressure) which seems linked to low pulse. Try reading this article: https://doctorstevenpark.com/sleep-apnea-basics/upper-airway-resistance-syndrome

It doesn't talk about pulse directly but it makes sense to me. My resting heart rate is ~50 which is very low, despite the fact that I never do cardio and I'm out of shape. Most people in my condition would have ~60 at least, or 70 or 80 resting heart rate.