Digoxin and beta blockers
Common Questions and Answers about Digoxin and beta blockers
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The Heart Rhythm Society did a few randomized trials to assess the efficacy of calcium channel blockers, beta-blockers and digoxin in SVT. A comparison of verapamil, propranolol and digoxin showed equivalent efficacy in a small group of patients. 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.
Digoxin has been around for centuries. I took it over 50 years ago when my SVT first surfaced. I think of it as like the "Bromo Seltzer" of heart medications. I believe that although it doesn't affect the arrhythmia, it slows the rate down which give more diastolic filling time and consequently better pumping ability. Although it's common use is for Afib and Aflutter, beta and calcium channel blockers are the more modern medicine of choice.
my daughter has been dx with cardiomyopathy the cardiologist has tried her on 2 different beta blockers she had severe allergic reactions to both requiring steroids even though it was 1/4 of the recommended dose because of her low bp the ace inhibitor she is on is not as effective the cardiologist is trying to find an allergist to do med testing is there a way to test the individual componets of the medication to determine the specific allergen
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A low ejection fraction is one of the predictors for sudden cardiac death and potentially your father would be a candidate for an implantable defibrillator. The medical treatment should include digoxin, beta blockers (carvedilol) and an ace inhibitor. Whether your dad should have surgery depends on the severity of the mitral valve leakage and his overall general condition. At times the heart function and mitral regurgitation can improve on a good medical program.
I am taking 25 mg of metaprolol split in half. Half in the morning and half at night. I also take 0.25 of digoxin and 5 mg of lisinopril. I have only taken the metaprolol and digoxin for less than a week so I guess it will stabilize soon. So far it has not really helped the arrythmias. If it does not help in several weeks maybe my cardio will change them. Thanks again for your help.
It is used today mostly for atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. It has been surpassed by beta blockers and/or calcium channel blockers as a first line choice. Did you perhaps experience syncope before your ablation? High ventricular rate leads to insufficient diastolic filling time. Digoxin slows down the conduction in the AV node and increases its refractory period, and it can reduce the ventricular rate.
They gave me a beta blocker and a shot of digoxin and told me I had tachycardia. I went to my cardiologist, she increased my digoxin from .25 to .375 and told me that my potassium level was on the lower end of normal to eat a banana or drink a glass of OJ daily. I had asked her if she thought it was some sort of panic attack (I have no prior panic attacks) with really no response other than lets monitor for the next 3 months.
If any cause is present that should be treated first to control this situation. Drugs like beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, digoxin are useful in controlling rate.
Rhythm can be controlled with drugs or procedures like electrical cardioversion etc. I would recommend that your husband gets a cardiologist’s consultation as earlier as possible for thorough evaluation and assistance on treatment. Best.
i cant take beta-blockers because they lower my already low blood pressure & im allergic 2 several of them. a-fib is known 2 cause syncope/fainting & the sick sinus syndrome does 2.
All my doctors want me to stay on the Beta Blockers. I get the feeling, perhaps inaccurate, that the symptoms are being treated and not me. i can't seems to get any one to look into the BBlocker/blood sugar connection.
Has anyone heard of this, any suggestions. I gotta tell you I am worried about this.
I will suggest decreasing the dose of the beta blockers and may be add digoxin to improve the cardiac output. Angiography may help if there’s a suspicion of the coronary artery disease. Another point is that if there isn’t marked collection of fluid in the body due to the heart failure, then lasix can also cause worsening of the symptoms. Maybe he needs another evaluation to decide about his drug dosage.
I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted. Kind Regards.
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It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided.
m not sure what you need here, but I would say an important medication is missing which is important until some intervention (surgical) has taken place. Beta blockers such as bisoprolol reduce the effects that hormones such as adrenaline have on the heart, it blocks most of the receptors on the heart. This keeps it from overworking and can help keep angina under control.
I take usual medications beta blockers, ACE-inhibitors, digoxin, asprin-clopidogrel, statin, deuratics. No other symptoms. Was doing reasonably well until recently.
I failed to get any answers from my Cardiologist. Can someone on the forum please help? Do not know what this will lead to or any precautions to be taken?
Thanks in advance.
Ace inhibitors have shown to increase lifespan in studies. Lisinopril is a good ace inhibitor and is low in price. Beta blockers help with symptoms, but have not shown in studies to increase in lifespan. Some doctors treat with both ace inhibitors and beta blockers. Lasix is good for getting off the water, but IV Lasix is best when the pills at home will not help.
Some of the drugs associated with this are blood pressure medications (especially beta-blockers), heart medications (such as digoxin), some peptic ulcer medications, sleeping pills, and antidepressants. Just check out the medications and if you are not taking any then all these causes ruled out.
I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and regards.
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