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I had an abalation in 2017 and have at least some mitral valve regurgitation. Today I am having an episode of irregular heartbeat via blood pressure machine. ...Read more

I had an abalation in 2017 and have at least some mitral valve regurgitation. Today I am having an episode of irregular heartbeat via blood pressure machine. Blood pressure is a bit high,,,,But I my heart rate is not high around 75 beats per minute. It seem steady as I keep taking my blood pressure....I took a high dose of Magnesium....about an hour ago....670 mg magnesium Carbonate and 342 Magnesium Oxide....it is in powder form....has anyone had irregular heartbeat with high levels of magnesium and since my heartrate is in a very normal range is it really bad? I do not take bloodthinners and it seems in only have irregular heart beat once in a while but it is never in tachycardia. Is having just an irregular heartbeat a lot safer than having tachycardia? Thanks for any posts))

Marie Myers There are many types of irregular beats, and not all of them are dangerous/worrisome. In fact some ar ... Read more

Marie Myers There are many types of irregular beats, and not all of them are dangerous/worrisome. In fact some are harmless, and can be caused by anxiety , caffeine, or decongestant Meds.
I would caution against taking so much magnesium-you could get a nasty laxative effect from it. If you are not having acute symptoms, I would make an appointment with your primary doc or cardiologist to diagnose what type of beats you are having, and them decide if any treatment is needed.

Nancy Takahashi I would agree to check with your cardiologist to find out what type of irregular beat it is, they may ... Read more

Nancy Takahashi I would agree to check with your cardiologist to find out what type of irregular beat it is, they may want to check if the regurgitation has gotten worse.

Leslie Bakos Thanks ladies! I haven't been to the doc in over the year...I think things are okay for the most par ... Read more

Leslie Bakos Thanks ladies! I haven't been to the doc in over the year...I think things are okay for the most part....my exercise tolerance is okay...blood pressure seems to be mostly in check and actually my heart rate has gone down over the year from 80s to 70s....But I have to go...and thanks for your support....I live alone here in Budapest...and I am from the Cleveland area..so...missing out on the clinic..--