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Q: Wolff-Parkinsons-White syndrome: will medication lower my he

asked by: DoctorQuestion on August 28th, 2006

I am a 19yr old female, very petite, and have just recently been diagnosed with wolff-parkinsons-white syndrome. My doctor prescribed me 25mg of atenolol once a day. I am on my second day of using it, and it seems to be fine. My normal heart rate is anywhere between 84-94, thats when im just lounging around. Since taking the medicine, my rate has been about 64, which I believe is really good. The only concern I have is this... What happens when I sleep? Because the medicine brings my heart rate so far down, is it possible for it to bring it down to dangerous lows while i'm asleep? The 24hr halter test I had done showed that my average low while I was asleep was 51bpm. Would the medicine cause it to lower or would it remain the same because it is a good rate?

Any input would be very appreciated. Thank you in advance. :lol:

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on September 6th, 2006

Heart Disease & Heart Attack Answer A1421

The heart rate is controlled by reflexes of the neuron-vegetative system (sympaticus and para-sympaticus). 25mg of Atenolol per day its not likely that will bring your heart rate to a dangerously low level during the night.

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replied on February 27th, 2009

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