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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate Despite Taking Metoprolol?
my husband s cardiologist just upped his Metoprolol to 50 mg. daily. He couldn t stay on the treadmill during the stress test because they took him off. Heart goes very irregular under stress. He thinks he can smoke cigars, have a few beers and golf when it s 94 degrees outside. I disagree. Tired of arguing with him. Oh..and he might have to go on cholesterol medication. Thank you.
If the palpitations have not been under control on metoprolol he might need to be reviewed with a 24 hours Holter monitoring for any abnormal runs of heart rhythms during the course of day. Also I suggest taking an electrophysiologist review and get EP studies done. Meanwhile lipid profile before starting cholesterol medicine should be done. Using cigar along can also trigger such heart issues so slowly withdrawal or counselling session should be done.
Wishing him a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate Despite Taking Metoprolol?
Hi, If the palpitations have not been under control on metoprolol he might need to be reviewed with a 24 hours Holter monitoring for any abnormal runs of heart rhythms during the course of day. Also I suggest taking an electrophysiologist review and get EP studies done. Meanwhile lipid profile before starting cholesterol medicine should be done. Using cigar along can also trigger such heart issues so slowly withdrawal or counselling session should be done. Wishing him a speedy recovery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician