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Is Cartia Advisable While Having Increased Pulse Rate?
Is it ok to add a small dose of Cartia X-R ( 60 mg) PRN when pulse stays above 100 by-FOR A PERSON WHO ALREADY TAKES 120 mg ER X, 2 qd. Co ncern is that if pulse leveled out, PR MIGHT THEN DIP LOW, person might get dizzy and fall. Pulse has recently gone up to over 100bpm with fairly wide range, Ps person is 89, Afib x3 years, recently worsened heart failure prob Stage 3
Tue, 31 Jul 2018
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Underlying cause of tachycardia need to found out and that need to be managed it is not advisable to take anything for increase pules if no clinical symptoms are there, it is most advisable to see the cardiologist for best confirmation of tachycardia or some origin or related with some foci.
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Welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I have reviewed your query, and here is my advice.
Underlying cause of tachycardia need to found out and that need to be managed it is not advisable to take anything for increase pules if no clinical symptoms are there, it is most advisable to see the cardiologist for best confirmation of tachycardia or some origin or related with some foci.
Hope I have answered your query and let me know for further assistance.
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