Digoxin nursing management
Common Questions and Answers about Digoxin nursing management
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My daughter-in-law who is 23 weeks pregnant was told that the baby's heartbeat is 220. They are monitoring her with a high-risk specialist and a pediatric cardiologist. Over the last 3 weeks, the heartbeat has remained high, but stable. How dangerous is this? What are the odds of it damaging the baby's heart and/or the baby not making it? They have talked about Digoxin if the heartbeat goes up to 260. What would that mean for the mother's health?
I took Digoxin for a number of years in reponse to an atrial fibrillation event. My new physician did not feel I needed to be on it any longer. What are the side effects of discontinuing this medication? I have been off it for several months and some odd changes in my body.
s explanation where he states digoxin is used to treat irregular heartbeats. I was on digoxin for a few months following my congested heart failue event. It is my understanding the medication is used to increase contractility of the pumping chambers. My medication for stablizing heart rate is a beta blocker (coreg) and an ACE inhibitor.
My research: "Digoxin is contraindicated in patients with ventricular fibrillation.
However, in general calcium channel blockers and beta-blockers are preferred to digoxin. Digoxin has been around for a long time! I used Digoxin over 50 years ago for my PSVT, and my recollection was that it did little to prevent episodes. There are so many newer drugs now that are far more effective. My basic understanding of Digoxin is that it works on the heart's electrical system and decreases the heart rate, but increases each stroke volume.
I'm on meds for the management of svt. I tried the ablations and unfortunately, it didn't work BUT it was certainly not bad to go through. If there was ANY chance it could work I'd easily do it again instead of taking all this medicine.
I hope you can just get it ablated and not have to visit the topic ever again. Best of luck on this. The procedure is over in a day, then an easy recovery and done. You are right to worry about all the meds necessary over the long term.
i hev a question concerning digoxin....wat is its effect in the body. I mean its pharmacokinetic effects. i am having a hard time searching the net for it...
hello doctor,my nephew louai 20 days old has ASD type secondum 4mm restrective and VSD membranous (beneath aortic valve) large 6 mm non restrective ,debit pulm/debit systemis= 1,3 doctor gave him captopril and digoxin until his next appointment for echodoppler (i think ), pulmonary artery dilated and heart enlarged but no pulmonary hypertension does he need surgery?
Are second opinions needed or is there a protocol that is followed and if so what physician/treatment center in the country has the most success with management for cardiomyopathy? Since she describes sxs I assume she is NYHA stage II? Will she be put on meds based on what info I have given?
I am wondering if you are uneasy about taking digoxin. If so, I would ask you cardio if you can get by with just the TOPROL XL. Digoxin, xanax, toprol xl, and lisinoprol seems like a lot of stuff to be taking.
I am a runner and only take TOPROL XL 12.5mg. This knocks out my extra beats and really slows my heart down. A little seems to go a long way for me.
I am taking Digoxin for tachycardia--my cardiologist says that while there aren't good studies available for cardiac meds while pregnant Digoxin is believed to be safe. It is not a betablocker, however the dr felt the digoxin would be safer than a betablocker while preggo. Also the changes in your blood volume while pregnant may correct the tachycardia.
I hope you do find one that will help you. Nursing is a very physical and mental job and dealing with pain also has to be stressful to say the least. If you need further help please let me know.
I'm 76 and have had 2 cardio versions. My cardio just took me off digoxin and started me on propafenone which is really making me sick. Do you ever adjust to it? I'm taking 225 mg twice a day.
is it ok to take furosemide 20mg with diltiaz er120mg,digoxin 0.25mg and metoprolol tart 50mg and a bayer aspirin 325mg ?
I have undergone an unsuccessful cardioversion and for the past 2 years I have been prescribed atenolol, flecainide and now digoxin to help control my af. None of these drugs seem to have an effect on my af.
Can you please advise me if there ios a cure for af?
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I know there was a recent recall of Digoxin in the U.S. Check with your doctor about any changes in medications.
Is there any chance the pain is because of the ICD? I've heard some people say they have some discomfort from the leads/placement of the device, etc. Does your doctor think it's OK for you to take over the counter pain medication? If so, what does he suggest?
Is amiodarone as safe a drug as digoxin or linoxin for A-fib as far as long term side affects are concerned?
My question is, if the Echo shows evidence of CHF or Pulmonary hypertension, shouldnt there be pharmacological management (ACE inhibitors, digoxin, beta blockers, diuretics, etc) involved to relieve the load on the heart, as opposed to oxygen to just relieve the symptoms?
I need the advice to hand so i can discuss this with my specialist in an informed way as i cannot accept that i have had a special investigation like an Echo but i dont get to speak to a specialist about the results.
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