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Does Atenolol cause low heart rate?
Posted 1 May 2014 by • 2 answers
Cardiologist prescribed Atenolol for constant Pcvs. However my heart rate is typically between 30-40 which I was told was caused by PCVS. Just wondering if this is really a safe option and how this could possibly help.
Is it possible to outgrow W-P-W?
Posted 8 days ago by • 0 answers
Hi, my son was born with WPW and was rechecked at 3 years by a cardiologist. He was not very cooperative during the EKG but the reading came back that he had outgrown WPW. He is now 13 and has never had any symptoms from what I know. I did check him with my home blood pressure cuff just for fun and ...
Does anybody suffer micro-cerebral infarctions?
Posted 12 Apr 2017 by • 0 answers
I had a cerebral MRI and it revealed I had a micro-infarction. My cardiologist is on vacation and can not be located. I have no symptoms. I run 4 times a week with no complications. My cholesterol and blood pressure are both under control
Is it normal to suffer from depression with the diagnosis of aortic aneurism and fear of sudden dea?
Posted 21 Mar 2017 by • 1 answer
I was diagnosed three years ago, but the cardiologist seemed to have played down the aortic aneurism and more concerned about the BAV. The aneurism was 4.3 cm, 9/2016 and a echoe scheduled 9/2017.
Medicine - Is baby Aspirin still used to prevent blood clots?
Posted 3 Mar 2017 by • 1 answer
I've had afib for over two years but lately it has become worse. My cardiologist put me on Metoprolol and suggested that I take 2 baby aspirin per day to prevent clotting. However, I noticed that there was no mention of using baby aspirin in your article on what to use to prevent clotting. If ...
Multiple Sclerosis - I have severe chest pain. Been checked out by a cardiologist. Must be a form of
Posted 23 Jan 2017 by • 2 answers
... the MS hug. Does anyone have any relief for this pain?
I have been prescribed verapamil, flecainide, citalopram and atorvastatin?
Posted 1 Feb 2017 by • 0 answers
I suffer from heart arrhythmia and have just had a period in hospital due to irregular heartbeat. I was taken off bisoprol and prescribed verapamil. Ive since seen a Cardiologist who then proscribed flecainide twice a day. On top of that I already take a statin and citalopram for stress. I feel I ...
Entresto - My cardiologist and cardiologist nurse are very keen for me to start on this drug. I?
Posted 14 Oct 2016 by • 0 answers
... appreciate their saying it reduces mortality rate and hospital admissions but does it have any impact on day to day symptons; breathlessness, fatigue etc?
Coming off bisoprolol 1.25mg?
Posted 17 Sep 2016 by • 0 answers
I have atrial fibrillation. Doctor sent me to A & E. They put m e on Xarelto - 20mg. No side effects. Saw Cardiologist 6 weeks later who added Digoxin 0.125mg and Bisoprolol 1.25mg. Awful side effects within 3 days of taking them - terrible fatigue, disrupted sleep, onset of depression - which ...
Exercise and thoracic aortic aneurysm what recommendations has your cardiologist given?
Posted 21 Aug 2016 by • 1 answer
Weightlifter/calisthenics/boxing enthusiast here have been given a 25 lb weight limit and have been told at this point and time I can still do calisthenics with no valsalva breathing and to stop short of muscle failure... what guidelines have others received in terms of exercise or if you have ...
My mom is 75 years old she was taking metropropol 50mg once daily about 5 months ago her cardiologi?
Posted 16 Sep 2016 by • 1 answer
her cardiologist told her to take only half once a day I have notice about 2 weeks ago her feet are getting swollen my question is, is the metropropol that she is taking causing the swelling on her legs
My husband just recently started buspione HC1. Our family doctor prescribed it. Why didn't heart?
Posted 3 Aug 2016 by • 1 answer
He recently seen a cardiologist for panic attacks and flutter in his heart. Why didn't he address the anxiety
Any antidotes for Xarelto? I am terrified to be taking this drug?
Posted 17 Apr 2016 by • 2 answers
I asked my cardiologist if there was an antidote yet and he said yes, don't worry. I have searched all over the web and cannot find anywhere there's an antidote. He was so quick to prescribe this drug and I was reluctant to start it. It makes me wonder if Drs are getting a kickback from ...
Is it okay to take pravastatin 20 mg once a day prescribed by a cardiologist and naproxen sodium 220
Posted 14 Jul 2016 by • 1 answer
... mg for pain of shoulder twice a day? Age 69, female, never been in hospital or had surgery, have osteoporosis and take no medication for that.
What is the difference in Pravastin and Simvastin?
Posted 1 Apr 2016 by • 1 answer
My general practitioner prescribed 20 mg Pravastatin daily. A couple of years later a Cardiologist prescribe 20 mg Simvastatin daily and told me to stop the Pravastin, which I did. According to a drug dictionary they are the same drug, just different manufacturer. Friends that are taking other ...
