Magnesium with metoprolol for fast heartbeat from atrial fibrillation
Treatments studied
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding magnesium to the standard heart-rate medicine metoprolol helps control a fast heartbeat better in people with atrial fibrillation. It may help slow the heart rate more quickly and reduce symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter with a heart rate of 120 beats per minute or higher.
- You are already receiving metoprolol to control your heart rate.
- You can speak English and give informed consent.
- You are not currently in a medical emergency such as very low blood pressure, heart attack, or acute heart failure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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