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An appropriately slow heart rate may occur while we are at rest, sleeping or relaxing (see Palpitations are not always caused by arrhythmias; Sinus bradycardia). If the sinus or SA node is damaged or has problems forming electrical impulses, the heart rate may be abnormally slow, irregular, or show gaps or pauses between beats. ................
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