I've had tachycardia for 2 yrs and always have taken Propanolol and Atenonol.
2007-03-01 07:51:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
why stop now, if it works?
2007-03-01 07:56:38 · answer #1 · answered by iroc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Medical treatment depends on the cause and type of the tachycardia. Sinus tachycardias usually do not require treatment other than therapy for the underlying cause, if any. A supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardia may respond to certain simple maneuvers that your physician will explain to you. This may involve holding one's breath for a minute, bathing the face in cold water, or massaging the carotid artery in the neck. In other cases, medication may be prescribed to slow the heartbeat on a continual basis.
If tachycardia is severe, or arises from the ventricle, immediate injectable medication or electric shock (electroconversion) may be required to stimulate the heart to return to a normal rate. In rare, severe and resistant cases of ventricular tachycardias, a defibrillation device (AICD, similar to a pacemaker) may be implanted surgically to help maintain a normal heart rhythm.
In elderly people or those with underlying heart disease, it is important to treat tachycardias within a few hours, if at all possible, because a prolonged rapid rate may result in decreased heart function and complications.
2007-03-01 15:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by j_oli07 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only your doctor can tell you that. There are so many factors that he is the only one with enough information to make an intelligent decision about your treatment.
2007-03-01 20:25:26 · answer #3 · answered by janejane 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Simple beta blockers, such as atenolol, are usually highly effective.
2007-03-01 15:55:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consult with your doctor. We are not qualified to prescribe or recommend medications.
2007-03-01 15:57:39 · answer #5 · answered by gldjns 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋