Question 1

is flecanide a safe medication for svt and/or wpw with atrial fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Flecamide: this is a dangerous medicine but used in what you have as untested it may be more dangerous. Discuss with your Dr.

Question 2

i have atrial fibrillation. is it safe to drink sodas that contain high levels of caffeine?

Accepted Answer

AF and caffeine: Boost/energy/high caffeine drinks are not recommended in patients with af. Occasional drinks with caffeine like coffee and soda usually do not trigger af but must be observed for individual responses. If they trigger af - then need to avoid.

Question 3

is it safe to take zantrex 3 when i have atrial fibrillation i don't take afib meds though?

Accepted Answer

Don't think so: If you are 22 with chronic atrial fibrillation, you should be on some form of treatment to either slow it down or get rid of it, as well as blood thinners to prevent potential for stroke. Have you seen a cardiologist?  Zantrex is a weight loss supplement that contains herbal stimulants; these have not been found to be safe in people with af, and can make it worse.  Such supplements are unproven.

Question 4

i have recently been diagnosed with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, i take 120mg verapamil per day. how safe is it for me to continue weight training?

Accepted Answer

PAF: There is mounting data showing that athletes who generate a lot of upper body strain (ie rowers, weight lifters) have an increased incidence of a fib, felt to be due to back pressure on the heart during straining that ultimately stretches out the top chambers which is where atrial fibrillation comes from. As you continue weight lifting, be aware that your paroxysmal afib may become persistent.

Question 5

which is better and more safe in general for treating hypertension and atrial fibrillation metoprolol succinate or bisoprololesp. if s.creatinine1.56

Accepted Answer

Neither. In clinical: trials, carvedilol has significantly better outcomes than either metoprolol (e.g. 3%/yr lower mortality rates continuing for many years) or bisoprolol. Creatinine is quite another issue, produced by all muscle cells, yet used to crudely estimate renal filtering function, not the 4 known responses to carvedilol. Also the clinical trial data for all the Beta blockers is as augmenters to ACEI agents.

Question 6

my head is stuffy and my ears feel plugged.  i have controlled high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation.  is it safe to take a decongestant and/or antihistamine?

Accepted Answer

Safety of decongesta: It would be better to apply Vick’s vaporub and take tea with ginger, cloves, black pepper and honey. This is a home remedy not scientifically studied, You can also use ceramic or porcelain netipot.  If you still need decongestant, please do so under your doctor’s supervision. Hope you feel better.

Question 7

which beta blocker is more safe and effective for treating hypertension and(paroxysmal atrial fibrillation) carvedilol or metoprolol succinate?

Accepted Answer

Drugs: Both those drugs are effective.

Question 8

daily i take warfarin, ditiazem,bisoprolol,ramipril, furosemide for persistent atrial fibrillation. is it safe to use voltaren extra strength emulgel.

Accepted Answer

Potentially if you: absorb a sufficient amount systemically it could inhibit some platelet functions and thereby increase the risk of bleeding while on Coumadin. It would be a better idea to use something without this potential risk.

Question 9

i have atrial fibrillation.  i take nsaids for knee and foot pain relief.. please recommend safe painkillers other than nsaids.

Accepted Answer

Tylenol (acetaminophen): In average doses...But if you are on blood thinners this must be discussed with your physician.

Question 10

can you have atrial fibrillation with a slow heart rate 60-100?

Accepted Answer

Yes: atrial fibrillation is when the atrium is beating not in coordination with the ventricle. It beats around 200 beats a minute.  If the ventricular rate is controlled it beats 60-100 beats a minute.  Since the are not synchronized there is a higher risk of blood clots in the heart which then can be thrown to the brain causing a stroke.n that is why we use blood thinners.

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My head is stuffy and my ears feel plugged. i have controlled high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation. is it safe to take a decongestant and/or antihistamine?

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Which beta blocker is more safe and effective for treating hypertension and(paroxysmal atrial fibrillation) carvedilol or metoprolol succinate?

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Daily i take warfarin, ditiazem,bisoprolol,ramipril, furosemide for persistent atrial fibrillation. is it safe to use voltaren extra strength emulgel.

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