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Could The Arteriall Fibrillation Be Due To Stress?
Hi I have been taking metoprolol for about 3 weeks now...I also take avapro 300mg for b.p.the metoprolol is for palps....I was taking taking 25mg b.d. but was getting some side effects so dr. cut it down to 12.5 b.d now I seem to be getting palps quite often 5.6 times a day I also have had 3 bouts af atrial fib...which they think it due to stress after I lost my husband......
Mon, 18 Jul 2016
Strss can be additive factor in atrial fibrillation and fast heart rate...atrial fibrillation mostly due to long hypertension...age .for Ur case ...there are numerous causes of atrial fibrillation..well control of blood pressure and heart rate controlling drug ...if not tolerating me toprolol other drug options are there... Targete heart rate expected to be less than 90..so symptoms can be could...take care
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