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CHF AND ATRIAL FIB
My father is 69 years old had a stroke 12 years ago, had pacemaker installed about 8 years ago, he has had a couple heart attacks. he also has congestive heart failure and is always in atrial fib. His heart is now working at 15 percent. i was wondering if there is any medication or what can be done to have his heart pump stronger so he doesnt continue to build fluid in his body. He currently takes lasix, aldactone and coumadin. Also, I researched Lanoxin and that sounds like it may be a drug suitable for him. Any advice you may have would be great thanks.
Magnesium glycinate supplements should help with his atrial fib and possibly improve ventricular contractility. Check with your cardiologist.
his blood pressure right now is about 110/80 but it does flutuate sometimes goes a bit lower to 99/60. the doctor is now thinking of putting in a bi ventrical pacemaker to help the heart beat better. any thoughts on that?
Lanoxin should be used with caution if he has excessive calcium. What is his heart beat and blood pressure now?
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