Heart Rhythm Conditions – Welcome to the group
Welcome to the Heart Rhythm Conditions group on Mayo Clinic Connect.
Did you know that the average heart beats 100,000 times a day? Millions of people live with heart rhythm problems (heart arrhythmias) which occur when the electrical impulses that coordinate heartbeats don't work properly. Let's connect with each other; we can share stories and learn about coping with the challenges, and living well with abnormal heart rhythms. I invite you to follow the group. Simply click the +FOLLOW icon on the group landing page.
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Do the Beta blockers stop your AFib from happening?
I took beta blockers for A-fib. It was Sotacor. I did not have blood pressure problems.
You're very welcome.
Did not know about Ribose. Looked it up. Makes sense. Thanks
I only wanted to say that betablockers are not used only for controlling blood pressure.
Yes, it is invasion. However, it can be necessary and in my case was.
How do you feel about brixit? Talk to a therapist about your concerns and hit a pillow.
I have normal/low blood pressure. The beta-blocker I take, metoprolol, has successfully controlled my non-sustained ventricular tachycardia (in addition to the atrial tachycardia and occasional skipped beats). Betablockers and calcium channel blockers are routinely used for some arrythmias. Ablation is an invasive procedure and if you dont need to go that route I think it's better. But each individual case is different.
Hawthorne is available in liquid form and diluted with pure water is great. Also, a certain sugar most do not know about, D-Ribose, is used exclusively by the heart to restore it after exercise and should be part of your regimen.
Beta Blockers help control your blood pressure. PERIOD. Not your heart rate. To totally control your heart rate you might need what is called an ablation where the problem nerve is eradicated via electrical burnout. The procedure is only used in uncontrollable conditions and you must be observed for at least 5 hours afterward, sometimes overnight.
Maybe you should look on the web to learn about Beta Blockers.
I've had a Quadruple Bypass, and had a PVC (Preventricle Contraction) problem corrected through an ablation. It was activating 20 times a minute and depriving my brain of the necessary blood to continue functioning. Occurring 20 times a minute is not conducive to proper functioning of one's brain nor of the heart that got plugged enough to present with the signs of a heart attack; profuse sweating, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue. Coming home after work, sleeping 2 hours, then getting up, fixing dinner, eating, going back to bed and getting up 6 hours later to go back to work.
I also had, in the past been on Lisenopril, and ACE inhibitor. Did nothing to help with any problems I was experiencing.
Please look up information on your medication and ask your MD as many questions as necessary to get the information that satisfies your mind. Your kids need their entire dad's attention and these health problems leave so little time to devote to your kiddos. They will be there for you all the way.