Bradycardia diagnosis and general management

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In this episode of The Good GP, host Dr Kristiana Pederick welcomes Dr Justin Ng, a specialist cardiologist and electrophysiologist specialising in the diagnosis and management of arrhythmias. They discuss common presentations of bradycardia and how to distinguish between physiological and pathological low heart rates. Dr Justin highlights red flags in the presentation, investigation, and general management of bradyarrhythmia, as well as the uses and limitations of wearable tracking devices, such as smartwatches. They explore typical presentations of bradycardia, including syncope, near-syncope, reduced exercise tolerance, and cognitive decline in older adults. Dr Justin emphasises the…