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I am 77 years old and have been on Amiodarone 300 MG for 2 plus weeks. My electrophysiologist had me to go into the local ER for a Cardioversion, My 5th I believe, to reset my heartrate and so far, so good. Pulse is in the hi 50's or low 60's. My blood pressure is a little low, right around 108/70. If the pulse and blood pressure remain constant, I hope that I can get off some of the heart meds I'm on; Amiodarone 300 mg, Metoprolol Tartrate 150 mg twice daily, and Diltiazem LA 360 mg, Diltiazem LA 5 mg twice daily. My heart has been declining in performance, with the pumping of blood had decreased from 55% ejection rate down to 30%. No side effect from the Amiodarone so far. The low blood pressure is responsable for some dizziness that I am experencing but nothing too serious.
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@dandl48
I am not a medical professional but my electrophysiologist (EP) advised me way back when my EF was at 30 that 30 was the number they recommend getting a ICD.
Your medication can affect your pulse rate. Mine does. I am on Entresto, Carvididol, and Mexililtine (spell) as well as another one but not sure of spelling eplioterene.
My EP put in my ICD and also put in pacemaker back in 2006. I am on my 3rd device. The pacemaker has allowed my heart to beat regularly at 70 BPM. We experiemented with pulse rate pacing to see what was best to lower my PVCs and my exercise routines.
Your blood pressure is a little low but better to be a little low than high.
My EF was going down and down until I was put on Entresto and Carvididol. I had gone down to 25% EF. But with medications and my ICD/Pacemaker it has remained stable at 25% for over a decade.
My EP and HF doctor told me my body has compensated very well with less blood flow. They say on reason is I have always been active exerciser and I still am. I exercise 6 days a week for 1-2 hours. I love doing high fitness water aerobics, and I also long distant bike riding, and swim twice a week for a mile.
With my medications and exercise I think I have kept my heart from getting any worse.
I too have occasional dizziness if stand up to quickly. I have learned to do a small dance with my feet prior to standing up. I just did a 20 mile bike ride this morning and other than a sore but had a great time.