Posted by Sarah Raber on January 22, 2005 at 01:27:32:
In Reply to: Deltiazem to cure/manage afib posted by Jack Madson on January 20, 2005 at 22:00:18:
Jack,
Diltiazem
I was given this, before my AF cure, to take with me when traveling out of country. I had had some AF attacks that ruined some vacations.
My cardio. gave me this to take to slow down my HR. I was to take one dose, and if it didn't work within 30minutes, take another one.
However, I'm remembering that if you have any ventricular tachycardia it could be dangerous. (some french term about "something" de pointes). I had some v-tach during an EP study, so I threw it away.
Sarah