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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate While On Metoprolol Tratrate?

HI, I AM A RN BY PROFESSION,BUT I HAVE A HARD TIME BEING MEDICALLY MINDED WHEN IT COMES TO MY LOVED ONE,EVERY THING I KNOW GOES OUT THE WINDOW BECAUSE I HAVE SEEN SO MUCH STUFF AT THE HOSPITAL THAT I HAVE WORKED AT FOR 14 YEARS,I JUST DON T WANT TO OVER REACT.MY HUSBAND IS 45, OVERWEIGHT , DRIVES A TRUCK FOR 10 TO 12 HOURS 6 DAYS A WEEK,DOES NOT EXERCISE OR EAT HEALTH,HE IS EXPERIENCING AN IRREGULAR HEART BEAT.IT SOUNDS LIKE LUB DUB,LUB DUB,LUB DUB,2-3 SECOND PAUSETHEN STARTS REGULAR BEATS WITH A PAUSE AT DIFFERENT INTERVALS.HE TAKES METAPROL TARTATE 50 MG 2 X ADAY ,MEDICATIONS ARE CONTROLLING BP AND HEART RATE QUITE WELL FOR SOME TIME,HE HAS NO PAIN OR ANY NEGITIVE SYMPTOMS, WHAT COULD BE CAUSING THIS CHANGE IN HEART RYTHUM?
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the metoprolol tartrate is a beta blocker used in variety of heart conditions. The feeling of LUB DUB and irregular heart rate are in concerned with chronic use of beta blocker medication. However, an EKG is recommended for the initial work up to confim the extent of pulse irregularity or drop beats.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate While On Metoprolol Tratrate?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the metoprolol tartrate is a beta blocker used in variety of heart conditions. The feeling of LUB DUB and irregular heart rate are in concerned with chronic use of beta blocker medication. However, an EKG is recommended for the initial work up to confim the extent of pulse irregularity or drop beats. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon