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Digoxin and metaprolol are effective in controlling high heart rate but sometimes high rate spikes occur before the next dose  should i try metaprolol and diltiazem in combo to control the high heart rate?
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You need to share further details about range of heart rate...To guide you better.kindly consult online directly
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