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What Causes Rapid Heart Beat If Taking Irbesartan Dropped Losartan ?

My blood pressure shot up to 180/106 Doctor says I am eating too much salt Blood test shows a normal sodium number Doctor put me on irbesartan dropped losartan. Blood pressure has come down. Still have a rapid heart beat of 81 - 88 I am female 83 yrs. old.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Hi,

Heart rate of 80-88 is not that much high and does not require any treatment.

If you are much worried, you can go for an ECG to rule about any arrhythmia or abnormal heart rhythm.

You can consult a cardiologist in case if symptoms like chest pain or breathlessness occur.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Rapid Heart Beat If Taking Irbesartan Dropped Losartan ?

Hi, Heart rate of 80-88 is not that much high and does not require any treatment. If you are much worried, you can go for an ECG to rule about any arrhythmia or abnormal heart rhythm. You can consult a cardiologist in case if symptoms like chest pain or breathlessness occur. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.