Very Low BPM

[ATOMICskittles]

Hello, so I took my bpm from an app using the phones camera lens and I averaged 48 BPM. I verified the app to make sure it wasn't incorrect and the app is right. I have a resting BPM of 47-52. Is that okay cause I think it might be premature bradycardia.

[Rayquaza]

An app will never know your body as well as a doctor, and a camera only takes a visible image, it couldn't tell you specific information like that, that's like asking me to find out your BPM from face value. I'd say, go see a doctor if it's troubling you but if you've had no issues with breathing before then you should just disregard the apps information.

[Cloud_Strife]

Having a low heart rate is called bradycardia. If one is a fit young person, it's not uncommon to have a low heart rate. This is called physiological bradycardia and is a reflection of how well the heart is contracting from beat to beat. There are many other causes, but that's a very common cause in young people. If you start feeling lightheaded, dizzy, or unwell? It's always a good indication you should visit the doctor. You should of course go in any case, if you have any concerns.

Hope that helps.

[Green Arrow]

Never trust any app that isn't medically approved by whatever country you're from (eg. NHS in the UK) they cannot be trusted at all. If you're worried about your health go to the doctors and see what they say. Unfortunetly Dr. iPhone went to a University that didn't exist.

[Karkat]

Learn to measure your pulse the right way, then see. If you still feel it's low, you might want to see a doctor, but unless you have symptoms that bother you (fainting, loss of vision, dizziness, etc) and/or you have family history of heart problems, I wouldn't worry too much.

Even then, a cardiologist might just tell you it's normal, and something you might have to deal with until adulthood. I have low blood pressure, I have syncopal episodes (fainting), and moments where I lose my vision partially or entirely, but all I can really do is eat more salt.

[Sanctum]

I think it shows that you have strong cardiac muscles. Thus your heart does not need to beat more to pump the blood through the veins.