Question 1

how is sotalol different than other beta blockers like atenolol in terms of av node arrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

Different class: There are four classes of antiarrhytmic drugs. Most beta blockers are class II. Sotalol is a betablocker, but it also blocks potassium channels, which makes it a class III antiarrhytmic. Potassium channel blockers make AV conduction slower, and that helps control certain arrhythmias that involve AV mode.

Question 2

why does arrhythmia occur despite beta blockers?

Accepted Answer

Arrhhythmia: Arrhythmia occur because of several reasons requiring different treatments..Beta blockers are only one type of medication that are used for the treatment.

Question 3

what does atrial fibrillation look like in ekg or holter? if you are already taking beta blockers to suppress arrhythmia, does it mask af in ekg?

Accepted Answer

Irregular: Atrial fibrillation is irregularly irregular, (no pattern to the rhythm). Three issues with af: rate. The rate of untreated af is typically around 150 beats per minute which is too fast; secondly, whether it should be converted to a normal rhythm. And thirdly whether anticoagulation is needed. There are drugs to slow down the rate and drugs for conversion. A beta blocker would tend to slow down th.

Question 4

what is the difference between  a beta blocker and a calcium channel blocker for arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

How they work.: Calcium channel blockers (ccb) affect calcium channels in the heart muscle cells.  Beta blockers (bb) affect beta receptors in the conduction pathways of the heart.  Each act to decrease heart rate and can also decrease blood pressure.   Sometimes with ccb, the heart experiences an increase in heart rate when blood pressure decreases.  There are different brands and kinds of both medications.

Question 5

patients with heart arrhythmias or tachycardia are often prescribed a type of drug called a "beta-blocker". should i be?

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmia: Individuals with rhythm disturbances that are fast, tachyarrhythmias, are sometimes given beta blockers as a first agent.  These are blood pressure meds that act by lowering the heart rate and can prevent some arrthymias.  These are used if someone has symptoms from the arrhythmia and overall are safe and well tolerated meds.

Question 6

what would be the best beta blocker to use for ventricular arrhythmia not caused by structural heart disease?

Accepted Answer

Complicated question: Depends on the arrhythmia - premature beats could be treated with almost any beta blocker.  Non sustained V tach might be better served with a calcium channel blocker or an anti arrhythmic agent ( which has beta block like qualities) such as amiodarone or sotalol.  You should discuss your particular case with your doc. Ablation may be a possibility.

Question 7

im a 19 yr old on bisoprolol for a suspected heart arrhythmia but all they can find during tests is sinus tachy is it essential to take a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

Yes: if your heart rate constantly runs &gt; 100, and you have palpitations, it would be best to continue the beta blocker

Question 8

doctor wants to to a cardiac stress test. i take amlodipine for coronary spasm and beta blocker for arrhythmia control. i also take losartan for hbp. i still have chest pain. will this test yield value or no since i cant stop the medications ?

Accepted Answer

: Chest pain with your scenario does warrant further investigation and the stress test seems reasonable for it will give your doc further info. re. treatment. Hope you do well

Question 9

if marijuana increases the risk of getting arryhtmias and heart attack, do u think beta blockers would decrease the risk while smoking? anwer honestly

Accepted Answer

No: Your best bet is to stop smoking marijuana. It isn't good for you for many reasons.

Question 10

is it possible for beta-blockers to cause damage to your heart in any way or form? i regret taking them because they gave me arrythmias. im 18

Accepted Answer

Cardiologist: Assessment, single agent beta blockers are safe, at times problems arise when combined with other beta blockers or some other medicines, need to follow up regularly with your primary doctor/cardiologist, goodluck

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Beta blockers for arrhythmia

A member asked:

How is sotalol different than other beta blockers like atenolol in terms of av node arrhythmias?

A member asked:

Why does arrhythmia occur despite beta blockers?

A member asked:

What does atrial fibrillation look like in ekg or holter? if you are already taking beta blockers to suppress arrhythmia, does it mask af in ekg?

A member asked:

What is the difference between a beta blocker and a calcium channel blocker for arrhythmia?

A member asked:

Patients with heart arrhythmias or tachycardia are often prescribed a type of drug called a "beta-blocker". should i be?

A member asked:

What would be the best beta blocker to use for ventricular arrhythmia not caused by structural heart disease?

A member asked:

Im a 19 yr old on bisoprolol for a suspected heart arrhythmia but all they can find during tests is sinus tachy is it essential to take a beta blocker?

A member asked:

Doctor wants to to a cardiac stress test. i take amlodipine for coronary spasm and beta blocker for arrhythmia control. i also take losartan for hbp. i still have chest pain. will this test yield value or no since i cant stop the medications ?

A member asked:

If marijuana increases the risk of getting arryhtmias and heart attack, do u think beta blockers would decrease the risk while smoking? anwer honestly

A member asked:

Is it possible for beta-blockers to cause damage to your heart in any way or form? i regret taking them because they gave me arrythmias. im 18

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