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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: General Discussion => Topic started by: Danally on July 16, 2007, 03:59:53 PM

Title: Slow Heart Rate
Post by: Danally on July 16, 2007, 03:59:53 PM

During dialysis today my dad was told that he had a slow heart rate. The doctor said it can be from his blood pressure medicine. He put in a call to his cardiologist. Does anyone have any info?

Title: Re: Slow Heart Rate
Post by: Sluff on July 16, 2007, 04:46:40 PM

I hope he gets to the bottom of this, it could be a medication issue.

Title: Re: Slow Heart Rate
Post by: Danally on July 16, 2007, 04:51:39 PM

Thanks do you know if this is very dangerous?

Title: Re: Slow Heart Rate
Post by: Sluff on July 16, 2007, 05:41:08 PM

Quote from: Danally on July 16, 2007, 04:51:39 PM

Thanks do you know if this is very dangerous?

Depends how slow it is and his medical history. Did he see the Doctor? I would have it checked out.

Title: Re: Slow Heart Rate
Post by: keefer51 on July 16, 2007, 07:50:08 PM

Sometimes my heart slows and i need oxygen. They tell me it's from too much fluid. But then they said it was from my BP meds. They cut down on the one and now i feel better.

Title: Re: Slow Heart Rate
Post by: kianhu on July 16, 2007, 10:40:14 PM

Some blood pressure medications can slow heart rate.  Beta Blockers (Atenolol, Lopressor, Metoprolol) can do this.  The doctors can adjust these medications to correct the problem.  Also Digoxin can lower heart rate, a digoxin level can be drawn to determine if toxic.  Sometimes patients can just have a low heart rate without blood pressure medications.  Hope this information helps. 

Title: Re: Slow Heart Rate
Post by: Danally on July 17, 2007, 06:32:28 PM

Thanks for all the information. My dad spoke to his cardiologist and he is adjusting his blood pressure medicine.