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Beta blocker for APCs

2022-05-20 11:33:46
24 hr holter shows 7.5% of APCs. Mild symptoms of palpitations once or twice a week. Echo is normal. Is beta blocker needed for this? If I start a beta blocker is it possible to get off the medicine in short time of a month or two? I am afraid to start as it might be habit forming and further increase the complications. Please suggest!
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7.5% of APC is low burden and need not b treated If you have too frequent palpitations beta blockers can be used for few months

Answered2022-05-20 15:42:31

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