angstypunk (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

this is very interesting! I have high blood pressure, and I am on Lisinopril. My blood pressure went from 169/119 to 132/79, but my pulse is still between 120 and 145! Last year, I had slight Pericarditis and I was given a beta blocker (Lopressor), which did nothing but make me feel super tired. As someone who is suffering from Tachycardia, this video is really interesting :) I am getting a ECG on Sunday, let's hope I find out why I have Tachycardia.

MoodyGroove (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I don't agree with inappropriate sinus tachycardia causing cardiogenic shock in the short term. I'm surprised they're treating you with Atenolol since you have asthma.

thorington (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I love the he clearly said IV and the oter guy asked for confirmation at the end

bravonov (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Sure it could. S/Tach can be a compromising dysrhythmia (cargiogenic shock, chest pain etc).

AsthmaChick113 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

can sinus tachycardia be a dangerous rhythm if it persists for too long or goes above a certain rate? at what rate would it be considered dangerous? I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia and take 2 kinds of heart medication to try and keep it under a certain rate, verapamil and ateneol. It's stays normal most of the time as long as i keep taking my medicine.

AsthmaChick113 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

can sinus tachycardia be a dangerous rhythm if it persists for too long or goes above a certain rate? at what rate would it be considered dangerous? I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia and take 2 kinds of heart medication to try and keep it under a certain rate, verapamil and ateneol. It's stays normal most of the time as long as i keep taking my medicine.