To make a long story short... seven years ago I began to have frequent episodes of tachycardia, just out of the blue and unrelieved by rest or meds (beta-blockers, ativan-because I was originally told it was an "anxiety" issue- etc.). It was found that I had automatic atrial tachycardia and I underwent radiofrequency catheter ablation x2. I have had no more episodes of tachycardia since then but I do have fairly regular palpitations which don't really bother me now that I am used to them.
Well, after my second ablation the doc told me that there was a chance I might need a pacemaker in the future as my resting heart rate would hover around 55. Now, seven years later, my resting heart rate is around 45 BPM. My blood pressure is fine (usually 120s/60s) and I am not symptomatic. I also run 3-4 miles 3 times per week.
My question is this: what is the lowest resting heart rate you have known someone to have and that did not need a pacemaker? Is there anyone here who has had a similar experience?
