Prevention
To help prevent bradycardia:
- Treat underlying conditions that might lead to bradycardia.
- Carefully follow your doctor’s directions when using medications (especially those that can potentially cause bradycardia).
- Check with your physician or pharmacist before using any over-the-counter medication or natural supplement to assure that it will not interact with your other medications
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Follow general advice for preventing the development of heart disease, including:
- Maintain an appropriate weight.
- Consult your doctor about a safe exercise program.
- Stop smoking.
- Eat a healthful diet, one that is low in saturated fat and rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
- Treat your high blood pressure and/or diabetes .
- Treat your high cholesterol or triglycerides.
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