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What Is The Best Medicine For Rapid Heart Rate?

Hi I am in the process of weaning of bisoprolol . I will percribed a 2.5 mg over 6 weeks ago which I ve reduced to a 1.5 mg over the past 2 weeks . I was treated with this med - due to a episode of rapid heart beat - suspected SVT . Or a virus attack on my heart muscle . I ve only had the one attack . And a further scan , indicating a normal heart . My heart enzymes returned to normal after the attack . I ve had a ECG 24 hour test and that s normal . I ve yet to have my out patient appoint with my cardio specialise in April . I just want some medical advise that I am weaning correctly . As I want to stop ASAP due to the side effects . I am thinking to reduce it further . My ? what is the lowest does to reduce to - before completely stopping . I am on a 1.5 now , I want to half the dose this week . Is this the right way to wean .
Tue, 31 Mar 2015
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Hi welcome to HCM.
I understand your query and concern.
Rapid heart rate needs quick assessment for any arrhythmia.Radiofrequency ablation offers excellent results,I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is pretty useful.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. You can continue 1.5 as of now for optimal results.
Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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What Is The Best Medicine For Rapid Heart Rate?

Hi welcome to HCM. I understand your query and concern. Rapid heart rate needs quick assessment for any arrhythmia.Radiofrequency ablation offers excellent results,I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is pretty useful.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. You can continue 1.5 as of now for optimal results. Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.