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Does Intake Of Amiodarone Help In Treating The Side Effects Of Defibrillator?
My brother in law, age 83, has a defibrillator implanted. He has been suffering from multiple, strong shocks, to the point that he was hospitalized over the weekend. The only advice he was given by the doctor who discharged him was to take amiodarone, for which my brother in law has had a very low tolerance in the past. Is there an alternative?
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Hello,
Amiodarone is used in patients who have defibrillator implants to prevent life threatening arrhythmias. I think you should take an appointment with cardiologist to evaluate better his condition and maybe give him a beta blocker.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
Amiodarone is used in patients who have defibrillator implants to prevent life threatening arrhythmias. I think you should take an appointment with cardiologist to evaluate better his condition and maybe give him a beta blocker.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Blerina Pasho, General & Family Physician
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