Metoprolol chf

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Avatar n tn Has pulmonary hypertension with RVSP of 90, some tricuspid and mitral regurg. ICD/Pacemaker inserted in 2008 for fainting episodes with relief. Chronic but no acute CHF since late 2007. BNP was 60 (checked 10 days ago). Some of meds: Plavix, EC ASA 81 mg, Metoprolol XL, Benicar, Flomax, Lipitor, Lexapro, Vitamin, Folbee, Ferrous Sulfate. NOW THE QUESTION. He is adamant that he wants to ride his bicycle. One doctor said that he can try it.
1017020 tn?1251253324 My Grandma on my Mom's side is diagnosed with CHF and COPD. My Mom died last year during a heart cath procedure and on her autopsy report under other causes to death they listed CHF and COPD. I just turned 22 today and was wondering if there is a chance that I might end up with either of these and if so if there is any prevention I can take now to limit my chances of getting it. Thank you.
Avatar m tn Every time I complained, the cardiologist increased the dosage of the Metoprolol. Now, in addition to CHF, I have COPD and diabetes. I finally convinced him to stop the Metoprolol but it was too late to reverse the other damage. If you haven't already done so, go to some safe Web sites and see if you can find some ideas to follow up on with a medical specialist. Be aggressive -- and keep us informed of your progress.
21064 tn?1309308733 I take metoprolol for PVC's and SVT. The major side effects I've experienced are TIREDNESS and, because I already have low BP and vasovagal syndrome, it has made me more prone to passing out then I have been for years. The metoprolol knocks you on your butt when you first start taking it. It also caused me to have really weird dreams when I did sleep. My heart rate went from an average of 65 bpm to 55 bpm with 12.5mg/day.
Avatar n tn Just on Enalapril and Metoprolol extended release. Keeping my pressure in the 120-140 over 58-72 range with a HR in the 68-85 range. I have CHF with EF 10-15%, member since 1997 :) along with COPD down to 25% lung function. Good luck to you!
Avatar m tn I was recently diagnosed with congestive heart failure after a brief stay in the hospital (admitted from the ER with chest pains). I was given several tests, including an echocardiogram and a nuclear stress test.
Avatar f tn I am experiencing a great deal of pitting edema in my legs (all the way to the hip), ankles, and feet. They hurt. I am so tired I fell asleep driving yesterday and almost hit someone head on. It makes no difference how much sleep I get, I am still exhausted. I seem to be swelling about the chest also. My bra is loose in the morning and cutting into me by noon. I had this swelling last year in April and I have had it in the past several times.
Avatar f tn I am diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy, CHF and severe regurgitation of mitral and tricuspid valves. I was given metoprolol 25mg twice a day to control heart rate, which only brought it to around 99-102 resting.
Avatar n tn Is DCm and CHF synonymous as the ER Dr. suggested? No. CHF is the state of being congested and short of breath. People can have DCM and not be in CHF, most patients are in this state when they are not sick. What would a prognosis be based on his age,symptoms,EF, and lack of other health issue? THis is hard to tell, he needs further in depth evaluation by a CHF specialist.
Avatar f tn My pharmacist thinks I have CHF but still waiting for some kind of diagnosis. I found out 6 months ago I have MVP but very mild and nothing to worry about it and referred myself to a cardiologist who didn't seem too concerned. Still having problems, I contacted cardio before Easter and complained about the edema. He did a second echo and this one was worse. At my visit, he mentioned I have an ejection fraction of 45% and my heart is "lazy everywhere." What does that mean?
Avatar m tn About 4 years ago I found that I had CHF caused by A-Fib. My a-Fib is constant, it's just always irregular. I don't have periods in which I feel the A-Fib come on. The A-Fib started a vicious cycle, it caused me to retain fluid which then inhibited my heart even more, which caused me to retain more fluid. My EF was under 20%. They got the fluid out of me in the hospital over 8 days and put me on Wafarin, Carvedilol, Enalapril, and 80mg of Furosemide once a day.
Avatar f tn I take metoprolol and I have had hardly any side effects. It did make me alittle tired but I got use to it. Everybody is different when it comes to meds and side effects. For expample musikbox could not tolerate metoprolol and was switched to atenolol. For me it was the opposite. I could not function on atenolol and had to come off of it and I am having no problems with metoprolol.
Avatar f tn Dehydration can cause lethargy. Lethargy is generally not a symptom of CHF. CHF is most often the result of cardiomyopathy where the heart is unable to pump enough blood to tissues. That in turn can cause fluid retention around the heart and lungs. Excessive or prolonged sub-q fluids for a cat that already has CHF as a pre-existing condition could worsen the CHF, but it would not cause it. CHF cannot be diagnosed from an X-ray alone.
Avatar f tn t believe it would say right then and there a patient is in CHF. A patient with CHF has the symptoms of the disease and tests such as a BNP would diagnose that. People aren't in CHF 24/7 ; they have periods where they go into CHF; there are times when a patient who has been diagnosed with CHF may be doing well.
1132705 tn?1260482521 As a Telemetry RN in an acute care facility, I see frequent admissions and then subsequent readmissions (over and over) for exacerbation of CHF. Our hospital has core measures that we follow on every CHF patient in order to ensure an Echo has been done within the past 6 mos and if warrented a Rx for an ACE inhibitor. Despite this (along with tons of patient education) the readmsissions for CHF patients keep us busy.
Avatar m tn I will suggest the use beta blockers like atenolol/metoprolol which tend to slow the heart rate and thus improve the filling of the heart during the relaxation phase of the heart. I don’t think you need diuretics (drugs which increase the urine formation) as you don’t seem to have the symptoms of CHF presently. I sincerely hope that helps. Please do keep me posted. Kind regards.
Avatar m tn my daughter is 23 and has been in CHF for almost 4 years her lowest ef had been 32 and now it is 45 a very good indicator of CHF is a blood test called BNP, brain natriuretic peptide. This test is a very good indicator for CHF... check with your cardiologist what those levels were at the beginning and what they are now...
Avatar f tn Talk to me about CHF, is it controllable? Am on 80 mg lasix to rid body of water..also Zaroxolin...am unable to do much exercise due to back and knee problems...
Avatar n tn Hello. i have a problem. i belive i could have chf. the problem is after 6 er visits and countles doctors visits. my diagnosis is still unknown. my symptoms are. shorness of breath, a simple walk around the store i almost passout with a pounding heart like i joged the whole time. if i stand in about 10 mins. the top of my head goes numb. if i lay down my feet go numb. i also have chest pains. i have costochondritis witch makes these chest pains hard to tell if its cardiac or the costo.
323615 tn?1226193396 Does one tend to sleep all the time with chf? My Mother is at end-stage heart failure. She is sleeping all the time.
Avatar m tn CHF means that the heart it is not able to supply the amount of blood that the body needs. CHF it is not a disease but a number of symptoms that can be produced for different diseases, therefore you can see drugs that are not specific for CHF but that can contribute to alleviate the symptoms, eg: diuretics.
Avatar n tn There are symptoms that are not DIRECTLY caused by CHF, but the systems affected by CHF, can cause sweating if they are not working properly. This is where my degree in nursing and critical thinking skills come in handy. Not everything I have ever learned was from a case study. Not all case studies are perfect, either. Please do not feel attacked if my answer differs from yours. I never said you can't have sweating without CHF, so there could be other causes, this is true.
Avatar f tn You need to see a cardiologist perferably with a chf speciality. I have had CHF for 9 yrs since a heart attack at age 36. Some days are better than others and my meds have been changed up over the years but I am still kicking. you can live with CHF your not dying but you need to listen to your doc and do your part to take care of your self.