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What Causes Dizziness When Suffering From A Fib?
My mother was diagnosed with A Fib. in May. She is now on beta blockers and coumadin. The problem is that she experiences dizziness - particularly in the mornings. This never happened before the A. Fib. diagnosis. Any idea why she is getting dizzy. She fell the other day as a result of the dizziness.
Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Hello,
1) paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, breakthrough episode of atrial fibrillation may cause dizziness. It's wide to get a 24 hour holter and if still afib with fast ventricular rate is noted than up titration of medication is recommended.
2)sometimes the very medication used for a fib may lover your blood pressure cause dizziness, particularly in morning when you get up from the bed (orthostatic hypotension)
So if you can send me the list of medication, I may be able to help you better.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
1) paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, breakthrough episode of atrial fibrillation may cause dizziness. It's wide to get a 24 hour holter and if still afib with fast ventricular rate is noted than up titration of medication is recommended.
2)sometimes the very medication used for a fib may lover your blood pressure cause dizziness, particularly in morning when you get up from the bed (orthostatic hypotension)
So if you can send me the list of medication, I may be able to help you better.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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