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Rapid heart beat after double by pass that occurred only once in 2 years.
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Rapid heart beat after double by pass that occurred only once in 2 years.
by deke3, Aug 08, 2004 12:00AM
After bypass surgery 2 years ago I was placed on 1 a day Toprol 100mgs. I have not missed a day of taking Toprol but just recently I took my last pill on Sunday at my usual 4 to 6 AM time span. On Monday I did not take the pill at the usual hour as I had to wait for the drug store to open. I went golfing and about 12:30 PM experienced rapid shallow beats. When I got home and took the Toprol within 15 minutes my heart beat returned to normal and has been that way since. I walk 3.6 miles daily in 52 minutes or less and this is the only time I experienced such a rapid heartbeat. Could the rapid heartbeat have been caused by not taking the Toprol at my usual hour.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-MJM, Aug 08, 2004 12:00AM
Hi Deke3,
It is possible your symptoms resulted from not taking your Toprol XL 100 mg (generic name metoprolol). Metoprolol is a beta blocker. It blocks receptors in your heart responsible for increased heart rates and increasing the strength of your heart muscle contractions. Studies show that people with coronary artery disease have fewer arrhythmias and future cardiac events when they take beta blockers.
It is possible that you need the metoprolol (toprol) to keep your heart rate under control. You should call your doctor and let them know about the rapid heart rate. They may want to put you on a monitor to diagnose the heart rhythm responsible for the fast heart rate. This may help further reduce your risk of cardiovascular problems.
Good luck and thanks for posting.
It is possible your symptoms resulted from not taking your Toprol XL 100 mg (generic name metoprolol). Metoprolol is a beta blocker. It blocks receptors in your heart responsible for increased heart rates and increasing the strength of your heart muscle contractions. Studies show that people with coronary artery disease have fewer arrhythmias and future cardiac events when they take beta blockers.
It is possible that you need the metoprolol (toprol) to keep your heart rate under control. You should call your doctor and let them know about the rapid heart rate. They may want to put you on a monitor to diagnose the heart rhythm responsible for the fast heart rate. This may help further reduce your risk of cardiovascular problems.
Good luck and thanks for posting.
