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Why Should Metoprolol Be Taken Post Coronary Angioplasty?
Why do I need to be on metoprolol 25mg BD post coronary angioplasty with stents x 2. My resting pulse prior to surgery and beta blocker was low 50 s. my BP was 120/70 prior. I didn t have a MI and my only risk factors are genetics. The reason I am asking is I feel very weak, my BP is 100/60 and my chest feels constantly tight. I did suffer from a wheezing illness 4 years ago that resolved after 2 years. Prior I needed seretide
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Metoprolol is beta blocker.its very helping in ischemic heart disease. it actually slows heart.help out in preventing load on heart so whether your heart rate is normal or higher you have to take it.
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Metoprolol is beta blocker.its very helping in ischemic heart disease. it actually slows heart.help out in preventing load on heart so whether your heart rate is normal or higher you have to take it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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