Usefull links

A couple of useful links

https://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/ectopic-beat

https://bpac.org.nz/2017/beta-blockers.aspx

2 Comments

Beta blockers

by Penguin - 2023-09-28 13:06:23

Interesting links Piglet.

Do you think that the beta blocker has anything to do with your current issues? 

Helpful links

by Gemita - 2023-09-28 13:34:42

Hello Piglet, yes I found both links very helpful, especially the one on Beta Blockers.  I already knew about cardioselective ones as opposed to non cardioselective beta blockers, but the detail in the link was impressive and quite easy to understand.

I was particularly interested in the Water soluble beta blockers which are less likely to cause sleep disturbances since on Bisoprolol which i know you are also on, I am having a few sleepless nights.  It is known that beta blockers can affect melatonin levels, the sleep hormone.  Bisoprolol for both hubby and I has caused nightmares.

I see Atenolol, Celiprolol or Nadolol are all "water soluble beta blockers".  I may also ask about a Calcium Channel Blocker instead.  I am a bit concerned about changing meds since Bisoprolol has been with me since the start of my pacemaker journey

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