• Can medications help with arrhythmia?

I was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia. Can medications help with arrhythmia?

12 Answers

  • Anti-Aging Medicine
  • San Antonio, TX

Yes, medications are commonly used to manage various types of arrhythmias. They can help control heart rate, restore normal rhythm, and prevent complications. The specific medication depends on the type of arrhythmia, its severity, and your overall health. Examples include betablockers, antiarrhythmic drugs, and sometimes blood thinners.

Its important to be under the care of a cardiologist for proper diagnosis and tailored treatment. Medications can be effective, but they need to be used carefully to avoid side effects or worsening the condition.

  • Registered Nurse,
  • Ohio

Yes amiodorone or amlodapine have been used for heart arrhythmias but I would definitely see your cardiologist so they can do a work up.

  • Interventional Pulmonary RN Navigator, Interventional Pulmonology
  • OR

Hi, yes, some arrhymias can be managed with medications. If you live in OR or WA, where I hold RN license, then my advise is to ask your primary care provider for a referral to a cardiologist to determine the best path to manage your arrhythmia.

  • Population Health Nurse,
  • NJ

Yes of course.

  • Family Practitioner
  • Calexico, CA

Yes it depends on which arrhythmias
In the past we used digitalis frequently
Nowadays we have several others
Also an echocardiogram is a good idea to see no valves abnormalities
Or need for blood thinners

  • Family Practitioner
  • Houston, TX

Yes, that is the first line number one treatment.

  • Registered Nurse,
  • TX

Yes, there are several. It is best to discuss with your cardiologist about which anti arrhythmic medications would best work for you.

  • Family Practitioner
  • Olla, LA

Yes, there are different types of arrhythmias, but beta blockers and certain calcium channel blockers can help a great deal. Arrhythmias can be very dangerous, so please see your doctor soon!

  • Registered Nurse,
  • PA

There is a several classes of medication are used to treat arrhythmia, such a Beta-blockers: atenolol, metoprolol, and propranolol. Calcium channels blocker such as diltiazem and verapamil. Sodium channel blockers: quinidine and lidocaine. Potassium channel blockers: amiodarone and sotalol. Anticoagulants: warfarin, apixaban, and rivaroxaban.

  • Internist
  • Arlington, TX

Yes. There are several medications for different types of arrhythmias. If there is no response, then certain procedures like ablation can be done to treat arrhythmias permanently.

  • Registered Nurse,
  • CO

There are numerous cardiac arrhythmias, medications can help with some. You should consult with your PCP for treatmentmanagement of your condition.

  • Internist | Obesity Medicine
  • Fort Worth, TX

Yes, they can, depending on the arrhythmia. Have you seen a cardiologist?

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