Question 1

do angiotensin receptor blockers lower heart rate? ever since i started valsartan i notice that my hr is lower by 3-5 beats when at rest. not sure if that's because it dilates the coronary artery or just by chance due to exercise and weight loss?

Accepted Answer

: In general, ARBs are neutral in heart rate but in rare cases, either bradycardia or tachycardia does occur as side effect. In your case, the change of 3-5 beats lower is more likely due to exercise than Valsartan' s effect.

Question 2

i had recently experienced hbp and hence went to on a very aggressive diet. from 110 kgs, i lost 13 kgs in about 7 weeks.

lately i noticed my heart rate is beating harder/more irregularly.

wanted to know if its due to my aggressive weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Rapid weight loss: Rapid weight loss can cause a variety of health issues. As you decrease calories and increase exercise, your body  has no choice but to begin burning body stores of energy, first carbohydrates in the liver and muscles, then water, then fat/muscle. Side effects can include headaches, irritability, fatigue, dehydration,  muscle pain, heart palpitations. See a DR about your heart if the symptoms cont

Question 3

bp 114/74,5mg amlodipine 2x day.sometimes heart rate is low 50 bpm or so. occasional palpitations most of adult life.over the last 12 months dropped 25 lbs through diet.prior to weight loss bp was 145/95,hr was 70 w/o meds. time to adjust bp meds?

Accepted Answer

: No, that blood pressure is optimal for your age. However, most people have reflex tachycardia (high heart rate) with amlodipine but rarely it may cause  bradycardia (low heart rate). If your heart rate is below 50 quite often or you have lightheadedness with changing position, I suggest to have Amlodipine changed to a different dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker such as Felodipine as a trial.

Question 4

obesity, weight loss success with healthy diet and exercise: is it normal for heart to beat stronger through chest wall so much to see heart beating motion through shirts? or feeling a stronger heart beat when laying down? is this due to fat loss?

Accepted Answer

: Cardiac point of maximal impulse (PMI) is not easy to visualize even in a male chest so I do not think what you have observed is normal if you truly see that. We can observe the chest or breasts moving up and down with breathing but not the heart beats. You should see your family doctor if you have any doubt.

Question 5

what is considered to be noteworthy weight loss? i have lost about 8 pounds in the past two months (130 down to 122 lbs). i have svt heart episodes everyday and im not sure if its related to my heart rate spiking

Accepted Answer

Weight loss: In the presence of heart issues( unclear how SVT was diagnosed), your weight loss has to be investigated properly. Starting with your primary care doc is advisable, hypothyroidism among many other conditions will have to be ruled out.

Question 6

aren't those heart surgery diets good to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Not alone: Good diet
low cholesterol
exercize  is key.

Question 7

is hashimotos disease related to fast heart and weight loss?

Accepted Answer

No: Hashimoto's is more commonly associated with slow heart rate and weight gain if untreated.  You get fast heart rate and weight loss if you are overtreated for hashimoto's.

Question 8

is weight loss a sign of worsening condition in a patient with congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Weight loss can reflect appropriate dietary changes, salt reduction, and colirc reduction that may be beneficial if part of one's heart failure status is due to obesity and obesity related conditions.  However, in severe, advanced heart failure, weight loss can be a sign of cardiac cachexia, suggestive of a worsened prognosis.

Question 9

does lipozene weight loss drug cause rapiod heart beat?

Accepted Answer

No: Lipozene is a dietary fiber supplement. Taking it is equivalent to eating a bowl of All-Bran. It does not cause rapid heart beat. However, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia is a very common entity. IF you're frequently troubled with it, see your doc for an accurate dx. PS, dieting can cause low potassium which increases the incidence of all cardiac arrhythmias - get your electrolytes checked!

Question 10

beta blockers and weight loss--which causes heart rate to change?

Accepted Answer

Heart: Most likely both, if wt. Loss is rapid & beta blocker dose high enough to slow your heart beats & lower your blood pressure.

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Do angiotensin receptor blockers lower heart rate? ever since i started valsartan i notice that my hr is lower by 3-5 beats when at rest. not sure if that's because it dilates the coronary artery or just by chance due to exercise and weight loss?

A member asked:

I had recently experienced hbp and hence went to on a very aggressive diet. from 110 kgs, i lost 13 kgs in about 7 weeks. lately i noticed my heart rate is beating harder/more irregularly. wanted to know if its due to my aggressive weight loss?

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Bp 114/74,5mg amlodipine 2x day.sometimes heart rate is low 50 bpm or so. occasional palpitations most of adult life.over the last 12 months dropped 25 lbs through diet.prior to weight loss bp was 145/95,hr was 70 w/o meds. time to adjust bp meds?

A member asked:

Obesity, weight loss success with healthy diet and exercise: is it normal for heart to beat stronger through chest wall so much to see heart beating motion through shirts? or feeling a stronger heart beat when laying down? is this due to fat loss?

A member asked:

What is considered to be noteworthy weight loss? i have lost about 8 pounds in the past two months (130 down to 122 lbs). i have svt heart episodes everyday and im not sure if its related to my heart rate spiking

A member asked:

Aren't those heart surgery diets good to lose weight?

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Is hashimotos disease related to fast heart and weight loss?

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Is weight loss a sign of worsening condition in a patient with congestive heart failure?

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Does lipozene weight loss drug cause rapiod heart beat?

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Beta blockers and weight loss--which causes heart rate to change?

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