I have a history of nicely controlled AF (ablation a couple of years ago) and atrial arrhythmias but 9 days ago my heart rate jumped to 135 and has stubbornly stayed there. After a trip to A&E I’m on digoxin and bisoprolol but with absolutely no effect. Any ideas?
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I'm no medic but it doesn't sound like a good idea to stay in a continual heart rate of 135 . Contact your GP for further advice. How much Bisoprolol are you taking? Maybe the dose needs increasing. In the dim and distant past I was prescribed Digoxin to absolutely no effect other than make me very depressed.
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Hello there, how are you feeling now? If you continue to experience symptoms, it is advisable to contact your health provider for advice. Alternatively, contact Arrhythmia Alliance : info@heartrhythmalliance.org. Take care, Tracy
I am on 125MCG Digoxin. I am in Chronic Afib. The digoxin slows my heart rate to allow my heart to fill with blood. A high heart rate is a good indication the heart hasn’t enough time to fill, therefore, leaving it “fluttering “ and not supplying enough blood to vital organs, also chancing a blood clot when it begins to pool. My cardiologist has me on Coumadin, Digoxin, and a cardiac pacemaker to compensate if my rate gets too slow. I am 62 years old, and am paced at 75bpm.
Having had two ablations and four cardio versions I am much improved but left experiencing a cyclic in rhythm for maybe two weeks followed by a week with erratic rhythm and BPM of 120-160. I am on 10mg of Bisoporol per day and 1.25mg ramipril as well as 2 times apixaban- my cardiologist has effectively discharged me as my symptoms are ‘just what happens’ and nothing to worry about. I also get regular muscle aches (especially in arms & shoulders) and extreme tiredness when heart racing.