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A member asked:

B/p 105/55. heart rate 55. is this safe? i have wpw syndrome and hypertension. i take propranolol to prevent svt & lower bp.

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Sounds great as long: as you are not having dizzy spells or passing out.

Answered 1/2/2018

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