Is a heart rate of 45-47 bpm normal for a 73 yr. old female or should this be addressed medically?

It needs to be evaluated by a cardiologist.

If the patient is not having any symptoms and the rate itself is regular (no pauses) then possibly they will just monitor her. If she is having dizziness or near syncope, then she may need a pacemaker.

The first thing that would need to be considered before everything else would be her current medications. If she is on any rate limiting medications, they will need to either adjust the doses or stop them. (Examples: Metoprolol (Toprol), Atenolol, Carvidelol (Coreg), Cartia, Cardizem, Digoxin/Lanoxin, Dilitazem, Sotalol, and a few more out there.) Then monitor response.

It%26#039;s definitely time to make an appointment though, and have her checked out by a cardiologist. Hope this helps.

Is a heart rate of 45-47 bpm normal for a 73 yr. old female or should this be addressed medically?

This is pretty slow. usually the normal range is between 60 and 100 bpm.

Is a heart rate of 45-47 bpm normal for a 73 yr. old female or should this be addressed medically?

Uhhh that%26#039;s a very low pulse. Might want to get it checked with a doctor.

Is a heart rate of 45-47 bpm normal for a 73 yr. old female or should this be addressed medically?

MUCH too slow! With that heart rate she should be evaluated in the emergency room immediately. There%26#039;s a good chance that it is caused by other medications, but if not she needs either medication or cardiac pacing. At that rate you risk severe renal failure, and lack of blood flow to the brain.

Is a heart rate of 45-47 bpm normal for a 73 yr. old female or should this be addressed medically?

No...it%26#039;s not normal...she might have sick sinus syndrome. If she has symptoms like dizziness, chest pain or have fainting spells, she might benefit from pacemaker. She needs to be assessed by a cardiologist.