Tachycardia & COPD

[dantredan]

I was rushed into Hospital just after Christmas with a suspected heart attack, after numerous E.C.G's heart scan etc, Iwas told that it was due to a lung infection that was sending my heart rate through the roof, (140 -150bpm) Here we are 6 months later and with a little activity my heart rate is still up to 130- 140bpm. My G.P. eventually tried Beta Blockers, but they are not recomended for C.O.P.D patients as the effect breathing, this was the case and I was only on them for a week,

I can't be the only person on earth with this Tachycardia/COPD problem, does anyone know what would help.

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This condition can be related to too much caffeine, alcohol and anxiety as well. Copd is enough to stress one.

[Carnival567]

Have you been referred to a cardiologist because they should be able to help as your pulse is very high. I have bronchiectasis and have no problems with all my heart pills, so I should think further investigation would help xx

[knitter]

If I take a lot of my reliever, either Ventolin or Combivent my pulse rate goes up....sometimes to 120 .

Anxiety ....even going to the GP ....sends mine up too.

I find alternate nostril breathing which I practice at my yoga class helps .....but check with your health professional to see if that technique is ok for you to use.

Meditation and relaxation helps me ....try you tube for videos .

[Gingerboy1960]

I take bisoprolol beta blockers and have been told these are fine to take with lung problems. Maybe go back to your GP - good luck!

[Izb1]

Hi dantredan, think you need to be referred to the hospital for the correct medication. I am waiting to see the doctor at the hypertension clinic as my gp cannot find a medication that I dont react badly to. Hope you get sorted soon x

[Corin1950]

My husband has very severe emphysema and last year had a procedure called a cardiac ablation because his heart rate suddenly went up to 170. It's called a Cardiac Flutter. He was take into hospital where they gave him medication to bring it down but after 3 days with no success and after a "shed load" of drugs ( words of the consultant ) they decided to stop his heart and restart it. A slot came up in theatre so they did the ablation instead which is apparently more effective. He's had no further problem but he now takes Rivaroxiban which are blood thinners.

He was back home the day after the procedure.

Not sure if your condition is the same but it sounds similar.

Take care and hope your questions are answered.

Corin

[coastal1]

I am 68 and have suffered from tachycardia for about 35 years , long before copd diagnosis 5 years ago. This was controlled through courses of beta blockers and totally cutting out caffeine. Was placed on a permanent low dose about 10 years ago. Once diagnosed with copd my GP switched the beta blocker to bisoprolol as mentioned by Gingerboy above. I am on the lowest of 3 doses. The pharmacist confirmed that this is the recommended beta blocker for people with breathing problems.