It’s common to hear someone say their heart is “racing” when they’re excited, nervous or recovering from strenuous exercise. But your rarely hear about a heart rate that is slower than normal–a condition called bradycardia. What causes a slow heart rate and is it a reason for concern? In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with Scripps cardiologist Poulina Uddin, MD, about bradycardia symptoms, causes and treatments. Learn more: https://www.scripps.org/7445yt

0:37 - What causes slow heart rate?
1:31 - Who is most at risk?
2:07 - How too know when to be concerned?
3:00 - How to know when its time to see a doctor?
4:15 - Does it cause insufficient blood flow to the brain?
5:40 - How do you treat bradycardia?
6:50 - What is the recovery time from surgery?
7:18 - When to go to the emergency room?
8:00 - What happens if bradycardia is left untreated?