Bisoprolol Transdermal Patch Is Effective for the Treatment of AF Tachycardia. (21st May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arita, Yoh; Saeki, Hajime; Miyoshi, Miwa; Hasegawa, Shinji
• Other Names: Sahin Tayfun Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in cardiology. Volume 2018(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-05-21
• Subjects: Cardiology -- Periodicals; 616.12005
• DOI: 10.1155/2018/9139302
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6404

Abstract

Abstract : Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an irregular and often rapid heart rate that can increase the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Its incidence increases with age and the presence of concomitant heart disease. We present the cases of a 93-year-old woman, an 82-year-old man, and an 87-year-old woman who developed AF tachycardia. This report highlights the use of a bisoprolol transdermal patch to treat AF tachycardia in 3 adult elderly patients. In this paper, we report an initial treatment strategy using a bisoprolol transdermal patch and show heart rate trends for 24 hours.