What am I to do

• by Bradyman
• 2009-04-28 05:04:40
• Coping
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I am 50 YO male and a father of two beautiful girls 2 and 4. I was diagnosed with Bradycardia on 1/31/09. I was having light headed episodes while driving and thought it was neurological or my high stress job. Episodes were due to toprol xl, a beta blocker that I was taking because I had slightly elevated BP (>130). Off meds, had cath work done, heart and pipes are clean. Have worn several HOLTER monitors and event recorders. BPM decent during the day ( >50) while sitting at work, higher (60-75) when moving around, but goes down to an average of 44-45 at night while sleeping or when I lay flat. Can exercise well, getting BPM > 140-150 for 30 minutes at gym during cardio, good recovery rate. After Cath work, EP came in and said she had a spot for me the next day, I resisted and wanted to think about it. After wearing 4 HOLTER's, she stated that my average BPM was 50 or > so no need for a PM @ this time. She stated that my symptons will dictate whether I need a PM. My concern is that my BPM will get so low that my heart will stop in my sleep. Where is the cut off for this? Should I stop fooling around and get a PM? After reading some of the posts here I am kind of scared.