- Male
- 39 Years
- 07/02/2025
I'm a bit concerned about my heart health. A year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with sinus arrhythmia, and my doctor put me on Vodafone 100. Since then, I've been taking the medication regularly, but my recent Holter report shows sinus bradycardia. Everything else like my lipid, liver, thyroid, and kidney profiles are normal, so I'm confused about what's going on. Could this be related to the medication, or is there something else I should be aware of? What steps should I take next?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Its time to switch or taper the drug that you are using,visit Cardiologist for appropriate management
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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