Bradycardia risk factors

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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

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