A heart rate of about 55 beats does not necessarily require treatment. If it is physiological, it does not need treatment, but if it is pathologic and accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, it needs treatment.
1. Physiological: normal people’s heart rate is normal between 60 and 100 beats, but there are a few people whose heart rate is less than 60 beats, such as athletes, etc., which is also normal and does not need to be treated.
2. Pathological: when the heart rate is less than 60 beats / minute is called sinus bradycardia, this situation if the body has no symptoms, you can first observe the temporary treatment, if accompanied by symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, chest pain, etc., this is a need for treatment, actively improve the dynamic electrocardiogram, cardiac ultrasound, etc., to clarify the situation, to give treatment, and if necessary, can be placed in the pacemaker.
Slow heart rate should pay attention to observation, discomfort as soon as possible to consult a doctor.