Digoxin for rate control

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Avatar n tn Digoxin is a medication which is used for heart rate control in atrial fibrillation, It has been shown to keep people out of the hospital successfully, but has never been shown to decrease mortality. So if yous top taking it you may have worsening heart rate control, palpitations, possibly pass out (syncope), and could develop a breathlessness or even a cardiomyopathy. Speak to your cardiologist about the reasons why you want to spot this medication.
Avatar n tn Digoxin should generally be avoided in patients with preserved left ventricular systolic function, although it has been used for ventricular rate control in the subgroup of patients with chronic atrial fibrillation. Cardiovascular side effects have been reported the most frequently.
4703993 tn?1379768388 Well I tried it for 5 days and it did absolutely nothing for my heart rate at all!! I went to the electrophysiologist a few days ago and he told me that I have tried every conventional method to control the symptoms of POTS and the IST - so basically he was saying that I have not responded to any medication or my medication sensitivity did not allow me to take certain meds without horrible adverse effects...
Avatar m tn Hi, Atrial fibrillation with heart failure should be promptly treated to prevent complications like thromboembolism, end stage heart failure etc. Rhythm control and rate control measures are required for your husband. What was the underlying cause for atrial fibrillation? 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.
Avatar n tn I have been taking digoxin .25mg to help control them and 2 baby aspirin daily. I have just started waking out of a SOUND sleep with heart rate in excess of 126 bpm w/ bp146/98 (last night). I will then start shaking. I did goto the ER a few weeks back when my heart rate was 158 bpm and a bp of 198/110, the EMT said I was having an anxiety attack. When I got to the hospital they ran tests and noted that I had no level of digoxin in my blood.
Avatar n tn What are you trying to accomplish, heart rate control ( slow a too high HR down) or are you able to obtain a normal sinus rhythm?
Avatar n tn I am taking meds to control PACS but they slow my heart rate down to a crawl. I am a runner so already have a heart rate in the 50's- 60's. With meds it is in the 40's sometimes low 40's. I don't feel bad just tired and fatigued but was wondering if there is a limit for how low heart rates should go before it is dangerous. Any help would be appreciated.
Avatar f tn Diastolic blood pressure significantly decreased and systolic blood pressure significantly increased during overnight sleep in the digoxin phase .Heart rate decreased in the overnight sleeping phase . Digoxin significantly decreases diastolic blood pressure during overnight sleep in patients with congestive heart failure. This effect is likely to be caused by reduction of sympathetic activity or increase of parasympathetic activity.
Avatar f tn I'm pregnant and the baby has svt.. So I'm taking it for baby lol it seems to be working for him so far! They did an echo today.
Avatar n tn 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? Jonser This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/253630'>Ventrical</a>.
Avatar f tn 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.
Avatar f tn His heart rate seemed to be under control for a few days and the fluid around his heart was back to normal but when I was on the monitor yesterday it jumped back up to 240 for a few seconds twice. From what everyone is telling me this isn't a very common thing.
Avatar m tn My wife had an op. for a mitral valve repair and AF (maze) some ten weeks ago. After the op. she was put on amiodarone, digoxin and furosemide. While the MVR appeared successful the maze did not kick in, experiencing irregular heartbeats cica 90 p.m. She then had cardioversion a few days ago; her heart rhythm appears to have regularised but her pulse rate has dropped to 42-46 p.m. and she has lost a lot ef energy.
Avatar f tn I am curious as to why your cardiologist would have you on digoxin. 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.
Avatar n tn t anxious to do it if you can do rate or rhythm control by meds. I know one person on the board that is in a-fib for weeks at a time but because his rate (slower heart beat overall) is controlled, he tolerates it well. It's certainly a case by case affair.
Avatar n tn In last ten days I have seen my pulse rate decreasing, blood pressure decreasing and for last few days I also feel light theaded. Is it a sign of worsening condition? I had MI in 2007, a stented LAD and 35% EF. I also have an ICD. 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?
Avatar f tn ive recently had a duel chamber pacemaker installed, which im gr8full4 because no dr untill now has been willing to get it4me (i have sick sinus syndrome, mvp, 3 valves regurgitating, chf & right circumflex artery missing). however since the pacemaker ive been getting a-fib & flutters with my hr jumping to120 bpm & my other symptoms (fainting, etc) getting worse.
Avatar f tn Not sure what your age or history is, i.e., if you've had more than the one aflutter and cardioversion. It is my understanding that you must fail 2 medications before insurance will pay for an ablation. I would not go ahead until you are sure it's what you want -- you can always reschedule. If you've only had one episode, I would think medications might be tried before you go that route.
Avatar m tn Digoxin is a medication used to control the heart rate. When you see the cardiologist on Jan 14, I would inquire about an EP study and ablation procedure. I would encourage this over medication . Why face a lifelong regimen of medication whose side effects can further impact quality of life when there is something that can be done to cure her of this.
Avatar n tn The issue is often one of controlling the heart rate. We will first try to control the heart rate with one medication. If that does not work, a second medication is added. Sometimes even a third medication is needed. Cardizem (diltiazem) is known to cause swelling at higher doses, it seems elderly women are common group to have this problem. One option is to use a medication called digoxin to help slow down the rate and decrease the dose of diltiazem.
471161 tn?1317190950 Thank you for bumping it up for me Jerry. I didn't realize it worked that way. My heart rate can go from 60 to 170 depending on what I am doing. Currently, I am on Metoprolol 25 mg. and the doctor wants me to take one every 8 hours. I am also on Digoxin 0.25mg. and I take one a day. I usually take it around 5pm. because my palpatations are worse in the evening and at night and that is supposed to make my heart rate steady I believe.