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Could stopping the Atorvastatin tablet a week ago due to diarrhea, and consuming bananas and Electral daily, be the cause of my father's low heart rate, considering his history of high cholesterol, diabetes, and borderline thyroid issues?

Asked by Male, 62 · 22 days ago

Stopping atorvastatin is unlikely to directly cause a slow heart rate. However, daily consumption of bananas and Electral (an oral rehydration solution) can significantly raise potassium levels. High potassium can cause a low heart rate, particularly if dehydration from his recent diarrhea affected his kidney function or combined with his borderline thyroid issues. I gently recommend pausing the Electral, moderating his banana intake, and contacting his doctor to check his potassium levels and perform an ECG.
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Could stopping the Atorvastatin tablet a week ago due to diarrhea, and consuming bananas and Electral daily, be the cause of my father's low heart rate, considering his history of high cholesterol, diabetes, and borderline thyroid issues?

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