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Pill In Pocket For A-Fib

Heart Rhythm Conditions | Last Active: Jul 14, 2023 | Replies (39)

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@jenrev

I have Diltiazem for this purpose. This is a calcium channel blocker. Since my a-fib rate isn't that high and is pretty manageable, I will usually wait about an hour to see if it corrects on its own. If not, I take a 30mg dose, which often seems to encourage sinus rhythm. I have been authorized to take up to 120mg, but would never do this, since I have a low heart rate in general and Diltiazem depresses the rate further when I take it. My episodes occur about once a week.

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Hi Jenrev
Thank you for your response.
Like you I too have a low resting HR so beta’s could be an issue.
However my intention is to look into diltiazem.