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Diltiazem as PIP?

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Yuxi

Diltiazem as PIP?
January 02, 2024 01:02PM

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I had a PFA almost 6 months ago, no Afib so far, resting HR 65-70. This morning my heart rate is jumping between 75-112, much faster than normal but no Afib. I took some magnesium and hopefully it will quiet down. Just wondering if it continues can I take Diltiazem as PIP? EP prescribe it for me after ablation, have not been needed to take it.

Thanks!

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Carey

Re: Diltiazem as PIP?
January 02, 2024 02:34PM

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Sure, you can and should when the rate gets over 100. That's what it's for.

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Yuxi

Re: Diltiazem as PIP?
January 02, 2024 06:58PM

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Thank you Carey, good to know.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/02/2024 06:59PM by Yuxi.

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karin

Re: Diltiazem as PIP?
January 08, 2024 09:56PM

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I take Diltiazem whenever my HR is over 110 and I am in afib and it drops nicely to around 80bpm. Feels so much less anxiety producing at a lower rate. I do take only a chip too and that is enough to lower my HR but not make me extremely sleepy.

Good luck with this and all the rest.

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susan.d

Re: Diltiazem as PIP?
January 09, 2024 03:39AM

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You should get your EP’s permission on how many mg in a 24 hour you can take. I take it twice a day (120mg CD-time release) and up to one 60mg fast release not to exceed 300mg total in a 24 hour period. But I have a pacemaker and can handle it.

You need to ask your EP what your max in a 24 hour period is.

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NoTrigger

Re: Diltiazem as PIP?
February 22, 2024 10:47AM

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Curious where you did the PFA as it was only recently approved. Was it part of a clinical trial? I am trying to find out who has it in California.
Mary