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Suggest Medication For Premature Ventricular Contractions
Question: Dear Dr,
My Aunt recently did ECG which had VPC findings hence we did 2D echo and as per Dr it is normal. Kindly let us know whether any further tests are to be done or medications required. reports attached for reference.
My Aunt recently did ECG which had VPC findings hence we did 2D echo and as per Dr it is normal. Kindly let us know whether any further tests are to be done or medications required. reports attached for reference.
Brief Answer:
Need stress test
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through the reports. They are fine except VPCs. All tests were done at rest. We should get a stress test done like treadmill test or stress thallium which is available in the nearby area. This is to rule out underlying blockages in the arteries, which can be there in old age.
In medicine, she should be started on Beta blockers like Tab Metolar XR once a day in the morning. To be started if blood pressure is more than at least 120 systolic. This you can get prescribed by a local doctor. This medicine will suppress these ectopics and help if any underlying blockages are there.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode,
Cardiologist
Need stress test
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through the reports. They are fine except VPCs. All tests were done at rest. We should get a stress test done like treadmill test or stress thallium which is available in the nearby area. This is to rule out underlying blockages in the arteries, which can be there in old age.
In medicine, she should be started on Beta blockers like Tab Metolar XR once a day in the morning. To be started if blood pressure is more than at least 120 systolic. This you can get prescribed by a local doctor. This medicine will suppress these ectopics and help if any underlying blockages are there.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode,
Cardiologist
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