10 months post STEMI,cardiac arrest,stent. Then 7 months post successful cardio version. Now have PAF, recently diagnosed SVT and broad complex tachycardia awaiting first EP appointment. On bisoprolol 3.75 twice a day (total 7.5). Plus all other heart attack meds. Needs to stay on this dose if possible as not 12 months since HA and it’s giving me some protection from the arrhythmia’s of which the cardiologist said the broad complex tachycardia could be a problem one. I’m not overweight but have recently lost 5/6lbs due to change of diet. I was managing a heart rate of 48/50, as it came up in the 70’s easily . Now it’s going down to 43 in the day and I’ve become symptomatic. awful feeling. It quickly comes up into 80’s if I walk upstairs. But sitting down drops it again leaving me dizzy going from sitting to standing and horrible feeling in chest as well as swimmy headed .
Could the weight loss have made a manageable bradycardia worse?
What can I do to increase pulse rate?
Does drinking more increase pulse?
Even if I put the weight back on I’ll still be a healthy weight so should I put the weight back on?
Any tips please.
My general emails are dodgy at the moment so I’m still hoping I’ll be able to see any replies.
Thank you.
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I'm not medically trained but think you need to let your GP or Cardiologist know about your low heart rate as your dose of bisoprolol could be taking your heart rate too low. As it's a holiday right now I would dial the NHS 111 number. At our local hospital there's a section for seeing a GP. It may also be an idea to call your docs surgery and see if there's an emergency no. for when they're closed.
Hi - I think that this is something to talk over with your doctors.
The usual solution for symptomatic Bradycardia when Bisoprolol needs to be taken is Pacemaker to stop your heart rate from dropping dangerously low.
As to your questions:
Could the weight loss have made a manageable bradycardia worse?
No idea unless you are under nourished but I very much doubt it and as you don’t give details of your weight I would say that as long you maintain ‘normal’ weight and more importantly eat a healthy diet rich in electrolytes and polyphenols ie: mainly plant based with lots of green leafy veg, pulses, nuts seeds and some fruit you are giving yourself the best chance.
What can I do to increase pulse rate? I would add - safely increase my pulse rate. Ask you doctor/nurse for advice.
Does drinking more increase pulse? I presume you mean water? If your BP drops it’s really important to keep very well hydrated but by drinking more water you also dilute electrolytes so it’s important to keep things in balance. Pure coconut water is rich in electrolytes so I make my own smoothies with kale/spinach, fruits - mango/pineapple/coconut, add banana and fleshy part of quarter of lemon and ginger with water kefir and coconut water for first thing in the morning.
Even if I put the weight back on I’ll still be a healthy weight so should I put the weight back on? Depends upon your weight now as if you are very underweight and under nourished that is more dangerous than being over weight and only you can decide.
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