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After having a triple bypass, what causes the heart rate to not stabilize?
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Many factors: Can contribute but most common are post operative pain & anemia.
Answered 8/26/2013
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Several: Irritable focus from scar from heart attack, persistent ischemic area, chemical imbalances are some. Usually 25-30% irregular for a month or so then steady out. Several meds are used to control speed and irregularity in the post op period.
Answered 5/9/2018
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