In addition to its other effects, propafenone can slow down the heart rate. It is sometimes used as a sole agent to treat afib.
What does it mean when the sinus pauses do not occur while on Propafenone? Also is it safe to take propafenone by itself? The last doctor told me they usually prescribe something such as digoxin in conjunction with the anti-arrhythmic
1. I suspect the medicine is suppressing an atrial tachycardia.
2. Sometimes afib is dependent on a pause or a slow heart rate. In this situation, medications that slow the heart rate are to be avoided. If there are abnormally long pauses, a pacemaker may help.