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What Causes Irregular Heartbeats When Taking Medication For Atrial Fibrillation?
Question: I am taking meds for afib. Now am having irregular heartbeat, not similar to afib I have
experienced before Are they related ? Is the irregular beat dangerous ?
experienced before Are they related ? Is the irregular beat dangerous ?
Brief Answer:
It could still be Afib
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.
Afib can present in many ways. So even this episode of irregular heart beat may be Afib.
Afib can be very mild to life threatening. Unless you have any chest pain, breathing difficulty, giddiness or if your heart rate is more than 110, there is no need to panic but if any of the above is present you better consult your doctor.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Regards.
It could still be Afib
Detailed Answer:
HI
Greeting from Dr. Divakara.P
First of all thanks for choosing Healthcaremagic for posting your query.
Afib can present in many ways. So even this episode of irregular heart beat may be Afib.
Afib can be very mild to life threatening. Unless you have any chest pain, breathing difficulty, giddiness or if your heart rate is more than 110, there is no need to panic but if any of the above is present you better consult your doctor.
Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask .
Regards.
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