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Atrial fibrilation: beta blockers are not working, why?

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marianne33553
marianne33553

Hi,

I'm posting regarding my mum, 70 who was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation 2 weeks ago.

She's now on 7.5mg beta blockers, with an additional 2.5 to take when needed.

However they don't seem to be working. Throughout the day particularly after eating her heart spikes again to 150 even when resting. Can't get a doctors appointment for some time and just don't know what to do.

Is this normal??

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