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If a 95 year-old is dying & taken off all meds including a beta blocker for tachycardia, is there much chance she would suffer pain if her heart fails?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Not very likely.: Shortness of breath would most likely be the most unpleasant symptom she would experience. There are medications to easy this discomfort. If you have not established with a palliative care or hospice organization it would be kind and gentle to do so now in preparation for the event.

Dr Heldman and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/19/2017

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A member asked:

If a 95 year-old is dying & taken off all meds including a beta blocker for tachycardia, is there much chance she would suffer pain if her heart fails?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Dr Heldman and another doctor agreed

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