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What Causes Heart Palpitations And PVCs When Treating CHF?
Question: I am 60 years old. Sometimes I can hear my heart beating in my throat! I have CHF, three blockages PVVs that just started. Can you tell me what is wrong?
Brief Answer:
Palpitations and PVCs are normal in CHF, but if you were my patient i would change diltiazem to nebivolol..
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You are saying you have heart failure and you are taking diltiazem. As a rule diltiazem is contraindicated in heart failure. Also you are reporting to have palpitations and PVCs, which are a common finding and the most common arrhythmia in patient with heart failure.
If you were my patient i would change diltiazem with nebivolol (a B1 selective betablocker). This will help on treating HF and arrhythmia and relieve your concerns. Since it is a prescription drug, I would suggest you discuss it with your cardiologist and then only change the drugs.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
Palpitations and PVCs are normal in CHF, but if you were my patient i would change diltiazem to nebivolol..
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You are saying you have heart failure and you are taking diltiazem. As a rule diltiazem is contraindicated in heart failure. Also you are reporting to have palpitations and PVCs, which are a common finding and the most common arrhythmia in patient with heart failure.
If you were my patient i would change diltiazem with nebivolol (a B1 selective betablocker). This will help on treating HF and arrhythmia and relieve your concerns. Since it is a prescription drug, I would suggest you discuss it with your cardiologist and then only change the drugs.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
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