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How To Treat Low Heart Rate In A Heart Attack Survivor?

My 71 yr old father had v low bp, when admitted in hospital doctors said heart is pumping 15-20%. Anything can happen anytime. His bp is kept in control with medicines(sodium chloride) He is diabetic,had already 2 minor heart attacks.is there any cure in .wat r the chances of his recovery.
Tue, 29 Jan 2019
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Hello,

Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. Serial ECG is required to rule out Brady arrhythmia. If heart rate is persistently low, drugs like atropine might be required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How To Treat Low Heart Rate In A Heart Attack Survivor?

Hello, Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. Serial ECG is required to rule out Brady arrhythmia. If heart rate is persistently low, drugs like atropine might be required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician