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What Could Cause Odd Rhythms Of Heart?
74 yo father has htn, stents, PVCs. Complained over last 2 days of odd rhythms. Said last night he felt his heart stop then start again. Didn t mention pain. He s a stubborn man who refuses to see a doc. Any advice on what I could tell him as encouragement? Please and many thanks!
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
HI,
This odd feeling may be due his VPC. He will need the evaluation for the same. He will need ECG and holter monitoring. These VPC may lead to dangerous and life threatening ventricular tachycardia. Also he should undergo certain test like Serum calcium and magnesium levels. He should also be given tab Metoprolol which you can get prescribed from local doctor depending upon pulse rate and blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
This odd feeling may be due his VPC. He will need the evaluation for the same. He will need ECG and holter monitoring. These VPC may lead to dangerous and life threatening ventricular tachycardia. Also he should undergo certain test like Serum calcium and magnesium levels. He should also be given tab Metoprolol which you can get prescribed from local doctor depending upon pulse rate and blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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