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What Causes Elevated Heart Rate?

My husband had a ablation procedure on his heart Jan 18. Heart afib and rate did not improve. Last Monday he was put in the hospital over night on an IV giving him Cardizem to bring down the heart rate and help with afib. Med helped some but not enough. Tuesday Dr had to shock his heart to get in back in rhythm. This has worked until today. His rate is up to 126. Is there a medication that will cause rapid heart rate? I will list his med if needed. Thanks.
Tue, 5 Jun 2018
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Yes, there are some drugs, which can increase the heart rate. If you mention the drugs you are taking currently, then we can sort out the cause of your complaints.

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What Causes Elevated Heart Rate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Yes, there are some drugs, which can increase the heart rate. If you mention the drugs you are taking currently, then we can sort out the cause of your complaints. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.