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Is Diltiazem Effective At Treating A High Heart Rate?
Question: About 3 months ago i had a rapid heart beat of 155.... it was supraventricular tachycardia... doctor had me take 240 mg of diltiazem .... after 8 hours it went back Into sinus rythm.... ive been taking 120 per day diltiazem since then and 20 mg benicar. Today at 4 pm i got 155 heart beat again... took 240 diltiazem.... rate hasnt gone down yet.... can i take another 120 diltiazem now?? Blood pressure was high this afternoon but now is 114/83... heart rate still 155... i stay with my 93 yr old mom at night and dont want to go to e room right now... canni take extra 120 diltiazem??? Now
Brief Answer:
Kindly refer to the detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, you can.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kindly refer to the detailed answer
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes, you can.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Brief Answer:
Kindly refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are getting frequent Supraventricular Tachycardia episodes you may need further evaluation for proper treatment.
For now, you can take a single dose of 120mg diltiazem but if it doesn’t help when you need to go Emergency Room.
It’s advisable for you to get an Echocardiography and a Holter monitoring minimum for 48 hours fine to evaluate frequency and XXXXXXX heart rate to decide the line of treatment.
If you have frequent episodes with symptoms then you may need an RFA treatment.
Kindly personally consult a Cardiologist with reports for better treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kindly refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If you are getting frequent Supraventricular Tachycardia episodes you may need further evaluation for proper treatment.
For now, you can take a single dose of 120mg diltiazem but if it doesn’t help when you need to go Emergency Room.
It’s advisable for you to get an Echocardiography and a Holter monitoring minimum for 48 hours fine to evaluate frequency and XXXXXXX heart rate to decide the line of treatment.
If you have frequent episodes with symptoms then you may need an RFA treatment.
Kindly personally consult a Cardiologist with reports for better treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Just to be clear.... if i take another 120 diltiazem, that would be three of the 120 mg capsules i have taken since 4 pm ... is that ok? Blood pressure is 112/80 now
Brief Answer:
No need
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As your blood pressure is already in the lower side so there is no need to take another tablet of diltiazem as it can further decrease blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
No need
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
As your blood pressure is already in the lower side so there is no need to take another tablet of diltiazem as it can further decrease blood pressure.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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