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Can Taking Enalapril Maleate And Verapamil Lead To Low Heart Rate?
Brief Answer:
Medications for hypertension can be the cause of your low heart rate
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Normally, the heart rate is 60 to 100 times a minute.
As I see you are already taking medications for hypertension and they can be the cause of your low heart rate.
If you were my patient I would recommend the following examination to confirm the cause of the bradycardia :
-a complete blood count
-an EKG
-thyroid hormone levels
If the medication is the cause you should consult your cardiologist to change them or to change the dose.
Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you are:
-use low sodium diet
-control periodically the blood pressure and blood sugar
-avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoking
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Medications for hypertension can be the cause of your low heart rate
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Normally, the heart rate is 60 to 100 times a minute.
As I see you are already taking medications for hypertension and they can be the cause of your low heart rate.
If you were my patient I would recommend the following examination to confirm the cause of the bradycardia :
-a complete blood count
-an EKG
-thyroid hormone levels
If the medication is the cause you should consult your cardiologist to change them or to change the dose.
Meanwhile, some advice that I can give to you are:
-use low sodium diet
-control periodically the blood pressure and blood sugar
-avoid caffeine, alcohol and smoking
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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