What causes a slow heart rate in newborns?


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Neonatal slow heart rate may be caused by a variety of reasons, such as immature heart structure and function, disease, drugs, body temperature, sleep, etc., need to inform the doctor in time and follow the recommendations for treatment and observation. Neonatal slow heart rate may be caused by a variety of reasons, the following are some common reasons: 1. 2. Some diseases or pathological conditions, such as congenital heart disease, infection, hypoglycemia, acidosis, etc., may cause heart rate to slow down. 3. The influence of drugs, some drugs may reduce the heart rate of newborns. 4. Hypothermia or hyperthermia may also affect heart rate. 5. The heart rate of newborns may be slower when sleeping or resting. It is important to note that a slow heart rate may be a normal physiological phenomenon, but it may also be a sign of serious illness. If the doctor detects an abnormal heart rate in the newborn, further examination and evaluation will be carried out to determine the specific cause and take appropriate treatment measures. For parents, if you find that the newborn's heart rate is abnormal, you should inform the doctor in time and follow the doctor's advice for treatment and observation. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to other symptoms of the newborn, such as shortness of breath, pale skin, convulsions, etc., so as to find problems and seek medical attention in time. In short, the slow heart rate of newborns needs to be paid attention to by parents and doctors, and timely diagnosis and treatment are carried out to ensure the health of newborns.