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A 19-year-old female 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?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Nauroz Alianswered
Internal Medicine 22 years experience
Yes: if your heart rate constantly runs > 100, and you have palpitations, it would be best to continue the beta blocker
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Dr. Gloria Lopezanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Depends: Usually not required for physiologic ST, unless episodes are prolonged or occur often, because the rapid heartbeat does not allow enough time for the heart to fill before it contracts, so blood flow to the rest of the body is compromised. Underlying causes are treated if present (WPW - medications or ablation may be needed to control PSVT. Try: Cut down coffee, alcohol, quit smoking, get more rest
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Last updated Jul 2, 2014
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