Why is your heart rate slower when lying down?

How does your heart rate change while you sleep? “During sleep, the stimulation of your nervous system is reduced and most of your body processes slow down,” says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, associate physician with the division of sleep and circadian disorders at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

What should heart rate be laying in bed?

When you’re seated or lying down and relaxed, a normal heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats a minute, according to the American Heart Association.

Why is my heart rate higher in the morning?

That takes us to our bodies’ circadian rhythm, which means the core processes of the body fluctuate depending upon the time of day. For that reason, increased blood pressure, heart rate, blood vessel constriction and clotting are greatest in the morning.

Is a resting heart rate in the 60s good?

A “normal” RHR falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute. An RHR under 60 can indicate that you’re more physically fit and may be associated with better heart function. An RHR that is above 100 beats per minute can reflect exposure to stress, excessive caffeine consumption or an illness.

Is it normal to have slow heart rate at night?

A slow heartbeat isn’t always a concern. For example, a resting heart rate between 40 and 60 beats a minute is quite common during sleep and in some people, particularly healthy young adults and trained athletes.

Why would your heart rate be low?

Conditions that can slow electrical impulses through the heart. Examples include having a low thyroid level (hypothyroidism) or an electrolyte imbalance, such as too much potassium in the blood. Many types of medicines. Examples include antidepressants, heart medicines, and opioids.

Why does my heart rate increase when I get out of bed?

What happens in PoTS. Normally when you sit up or stand, gravity pulls some of your blood down to your belly area, hands and feet. In response, your blood vessels quickly narrow and your heart rate increases slightly to maintain blood flow to the heart and brain, and prevent blood pressure dropping.