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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:
Overview
Common risk factors in the development of bradycardia include Congenital heart disease, Infection of the heart tissue, Heart surgery, Hypothyroidism or other metabolic condition, Damage caused by a heart attack or heart disease, Electrolyte imbalance in the blood, Obstructive sleep apnea, Inflammatory diseases (rheumatic fever or lupus).
Risk Factors
Common Risk Factors[1]
Common risk factors in the development of bradycardia include:
- Congenital heart disease
- Infection of the heart tissue
- Heart surgery
- Hypothyroidism or other metabolic condition
- Damage caused by a heart attack or heart disease
- Electrolyte imbalance in the blood
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Inflammatory diseases (rheumatic fever or lupus)
Less Common Risk Factors
Less common risk factors in the development of bradycardia include:
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Smoking
- Heavy alcohol use
- Use of recreational drugs
- Psychological stress or anxiety