Stopping Bisoprolol

[Karen63A]

I had a SVT catheter ablation 3 days ago and an AVNRT was identified/ablated. I was told to stop my 6.25mg bisoprolol 5 days prior to the procedure and then advised by the Consultant (after the op), that I didn't need to take them anymore.

I am not sure if any symptoms I'm experiencing are related to the procedure or the withdrawal from bisoprolol. Seeing my EP in 6 weeks.

Anyone had similar experiences?

[Hidden]

We are not medically trained Karen, but we frequently hear from medics that it is best to be weaned of betablockers over weeks rather than days. Your dose is fairly high and I would have thought the effects of just stopping could be causing problems for you. If I were you, I would ring your EP’s secretary or the Arrhythmia Nurse and make them aware. Betablockers are powerful drugs and have a significant impact on reducing blood pressure and heart rate so I suggest you seek clarification as soon as possible......

[Karen63A in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I will contact the arrhythmia nurse today. We are not medically trained as you say, but I guess we rely on the experts that are, to give us the best advice.

[Hidden in reply to Karen63A]

Good idea, if you have a BP monitor, keep an eye on your blood pressure and seek advice if you heart rate starts to drop below 60 bpm

[Karen63A in reply to Hidden]

Good idea. I have a monitor. I really appreciate your advice.

[rosyG]

You don't say what your symptoms are I would have thought you would have had some reaction 3 days ago as you had stopped 2 days before your procedure Agree with Flapjack about getting advice

[Karen63A in reply to rosyG]

Thank you. I seem to be having the symptoms expected after the procedure. Extreme fatigue, anxiety, tight chest now and then, palpitations periodically. I stopped meds 5 days before the procedure so it's now 8 days without them. I'm waiting for my EPs secretary to get back to me.

[chris45558]

I had my ablation for SVT on Monday and stopped my meds 10 days for I had it. The on reason was I had ran out and not paying £10 for more .

I was fine until yesterday and all sorts of things going on now . I will be putting a post on here to see if what I'm getting is normal.

[Karen63A in reply to chris45558]

Chris, were you advised to stop after the procedure? May I ask what your symptoms are now? Hoping you'll get some helpful advice on this forum. Maybe wise to contact your EP or arrhythmia nurse. Keep me posted Chris.

[chris45558]

Hi Karen I was told to stop them after the preceeding too.

I've started to get a pulsating feeling near my breast bone and a cough. I phones 111 last night as it went on for a long time. They sent an Ambulance which I'm sure I didn't need. They did all the heart checks and said i could be gastro related

[Karen63A in reply to chris45558]

Sounds like you did the right thing Chris. It can feel quite scary when you dont know whats going on. I'm a bit confused you were told it may be gastro related. Can you contact your EP for advice?

I've also been coughing which is a strange coincidence.

I hope you get some answers and start to feel better soon.

[chris45558 in reply to Karen63A]

I have a nurse who I can phone. If honest the EP who did the ablation wasn't too helpful at the time. I think he thought mine was going to be a quick one but took 3 hours. I could hear him say to the nurses I want my lunch. I was thinking I need a pee lol

[Karen63A in reply to chris45558]

Blimey, that’s a bit unprofessional of him. I must admit, my EP didn’t give me much time to ask anything. I hope your arrhythmia nurse can reassure you.

[chris45558 in reply to Karen63A]

Thanks Karen