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Is Metoprolol ER Succinate Effective In Improving Heart Function?
I m a 57 year old man who has recently been prescribed 25mg , once daily , metoprolol er succinate by a cardiologist. I ve never had a heart attack , not diagonised high blood pressure , or experience chest pain. I m in 12 year remission of membraneous nephritis. Recent echocardiogram results came back with mildly reduced heart function and a score of 45. Could I endanger my kidneys , and will this drug improve my heart function? Thanks for your consideration , Nick.
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I would like to tell you that chronic glomerulonephritis can result in high blood pressure or heart failure which needs to be managed.
Metoprolol ER will prevent risk of heart failure and reverse the remodeling of the heart.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
I would like to tell you that chronic glomerulonephritis can result in high blood pressure or heart failure which needs to be managed.
Metoprolol ER will prevent risk of heart failure and reverse the remodeling of the heart.
I hope this information will answer your query.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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