India, Oct. 5 -- Your heart is one of the most important organs of your body. Its main function is to circulate blood throughout your body, bringing oxygen and nutrients to your cells. Therefore, taking care of your heart and being aware of the signs that something may be wrong is essential.

The heart rate is one of those signs. While an abnormal heart rhythm with a fast heart rate can range from mild to life-threatening, often people ignore a slow heart rate, as it isn't always a concern. But, according to Dr Dmitry Yaranov, MD, cardiologist, that may not always be the case.

In an Instagram post shared on October 3, Dr Yaranov warned that one shouldn't ignore their low heart rate. Why? He gave an example of a patient and wrote, "He tho...