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Is Ejection Fraction Value Of 70% A Cause For Concern?
Question: dear doctor...
I usually take a small dose of beta blocker ( concor ) of size 1.25 mg in the mornings for palpitations.
But I took 2 can beer (500 ml each of 8% alcohol) at noon due to a small party.....after which I slept. Two hours later my heart started pounding or beating at a rate of 95 beats which is very uncomfortable for me.
Moreover I would like to mention that all blood works, ECG, ECHO and TMT done recently are all in normal range with EF 70%.
I would like to know that whether I can take additional 1.25 or 2.5 mg now to subside my palpitations.
I usually take a small dose of beta blocker ( concor ) of size 1.25 mg in the mornings for palpitations.
But I took 2 can beer (500 ml each of 8% alcohol) at noon due to a small party.....after which I slept. Two hours later my heart started pounding or beating at a rate of 95 beats which is very uncomfortable for me.
Moreover I would like to mention that all blood works, ECG, ECHO and TMT done recently are all in normal range with EF 70%.
I would like to know that whether I can take additional 1.25 or 2.5 mg now to subside my palpitations.
Brief Answer:
In order to relieve your symptoms take another pill of Concor 1.25 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your HR (95 b.p.m) is at the upper border of the norm. However it can cause discomfort and other your symptoms.
This symptoms are caused by drinking alcohol (even a beer) with two mechanisms:
- Direct cardiac over stimulation by alcohol
- GERD (acid reflux) or stomach exacerbation by alcohol.
In order to relieve your symptoms you may take another dose of Concor 1.25 mg. Moreover if you were my patient I would recommend as follows:
- Drink plenty of water
- Take PPI (prilosec) otc for stomach exacerbation
- Take Magnesium supplements
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
In order to relieve your symptoms take another pill of Concor 1.25 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your HR (95 b.p.m) is at the upper border of the norm. However it can cause discomfort and other your symptoms.
This symptoms are caused by drinking alcohol (even a beer) with two mechanisms:
- Direct cardiac over stimulation by alcohol
- GERD (acid reflux) or stomach exacerbation by alcohol.
In order to relieve your symptoms you may take another dose of Concor 1.25 mg. Moreover if you were my patient I would recommend as follows:
- Drink plenty of water
- Take PPI (prilosec) otc for stomach exacerbation
- Take Magnesium supplements
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
dear doctor.....thanks for ur reply
I would like to inform u that my HR is now at 123......can I take 2.5 mg of concor
I would like to inform u that my HR is now at 123......can I take 2.5 mg of concor
Brief Answer:
You should take Concor 2.5 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Yes you should take Concor 2.5 mg to lower the HR. You are having tachycardia and concor e.5 mg is the right dose to control it.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
You should take Concor 2.5 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Yes you should take Concor 2.5 mg to lower the HR. You are having tachycardia and concor e.5 mg is the right dose to control it.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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