The normal heart rate for older adults is 60 to 100 beats per minute. Heart rate refers to the number of times the heart beats per minute. A quiet, awake, normal healthy adult has a heart rate of 60 to 100 beats per minute. Older adults measure the same. A slower-than-normal heart rate of 45 to 55 beats per minute in older adults is considered bradycardia.
Currently, bradycardia treatment programs are based on treating the cause of the disease, and in severe cases, surgery can be performed if necessary. If bradycardia is related to medication, the medication should be stopped or adjusted. If it is caused by the primary disease, the main treatment should be the primary disease.
If the patient is asymptomatic, no treatment is needed for the time being, and close clinical observation is sufficient. When patients have clinical symptoms related to cardiac insufficiency, drugs such as isoprenaline or atropine can be used to increase the heart rate, and surgical treatment such as implantation of artificial pacemaker can be used in serious cases.
It is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible, and please follow the doctor’s instructions for specific medication.