cause not known 52 year old burst aneurysm – not cholesterol/smoking/normal blood pressure etc., – maybe genetic – supposed to have a 6week post op check up but that happens later this week which is in fact 10 weeks + after the surgery – hubby still very tired – side effect of atenolol is tiredness – should he still be taking them? and such a high dose? will he have to take them for the rest of his life? or just the settling down period?
10 weeks after aneurysm surgery hubby is still on 25mg atenolol is this right?
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Ok first of all, 25mg is a low dose. You included his age is this question which helps. He is quite young to have had an AAA. It’s rare below the age of 60 as I am sure has been mentioned. Was there a family history of abdominal aortic aneurysms? There are uncommon hereditary conditions that can affect the artery structure which can cause AAA too. You didn’t mention it but I assume he hasn’t got any other syndromes?
Even after 10 weeks, it’s perfectly normal for him to still be tried. He has recently had major surgery and it can take some people up to 6 months before they are fully recovered.- You need to bear this in mind. Things will get better but it does take time.
With regards to the antenolol, lifelong beta blockade is sometimes needed but it depends on his situation.
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Had to do a little research regarding post operative use of beta blockers in patients who aren’t hypertensive who have had such surgery, and it seems that yes, the beta blockers might be long term. Where beta-blockers are concerned, guidelines have changed so much recently. http://www.cardiacengineering.com/bbac/PCRRT.pdf
I would think he needs to keep taking them until the doctor says to stop. That may happen after he has had his check up. The dose you are talking about is not high, I have a friend who takes 100mg for angina.
I’m sure over time he will be able to come off the drugs but that will depend on what the doctors say about his condition. If you are still concerned phone and speak to his GP who will be able to put your mind at rest.