Thanks CRC

Posted by sah on July 29, 1999 at 09:14:18
Whoever gets this, please pass it on to CRC if you can.  I just wanted to thank you for the information and answering my questions.  I passed my stress test with no induced arryhthmias, that was good.  The Dr still put me on a beta-blocker though.  I can honestly say that I am noticing a difference after only three days.  I don't feel like I am running a race anymore.  Kind of calm and relaxed really.  There was something interesting that happened during the stress test.  They had me all hooked up and I was sitting, my heart rate was about 96 or so.  They asked me to stand up and it went up to 115-120!  That was so wild.  I am only 21 and it surprised me that my heart rate was so high.  Anyway, just wanted to thank you again.  It was very reassuring to talk to someone about it all.  Thank you very much.

Posted by CCF CARDIO MD - CRC on July 29, 1999 at 15:38:56
Thanks for the follow-up.  Beta-blockers can be very beneficial for some people.  We always enjoy hearing the success stories.  Keep us posted.  Best wishes.
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