sick sinus syndrome

hi my father is 67. he has sick sinus and the doctors want to go for a ppm.they say he wud receive beta blockers after the implant. i wonder what willl become of his bp as he is hypotensive already! 90/60.

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by J.R. - 2007-09-16 10:09:42

Beta blockers can lower BP as well as make the heart beat slower, but this is a question best answered by his doctor. I'm sure the doctor is aware of his low BP and if he is not you should make it your business to make him aware. I'm curious though, why is your father getting a pacemaker?

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