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What Cause Pronounced Hard Pounding Pulse Throughout The Body?
Hello. Recently I have noticed a pronounced hard pounding pulse throughout my body. It s consistent and rhythmic in nature. It is present all day but it especially noticeable in the evenings while I am relaxing. I am pre-hypertensive on average with BP readings of 130-135/60-65. My first reading always spikes due to anxiety with the BP machine. I also noticed slight pressure in my head on occasion but do not feel any sharp pains or suffer from headaches. High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease run in my family. I am overweight (200-205#, 5 9 ) but generally active. I do have a high stress job but who doesn t now-a-days. I have not experienced any panic or anxiety attacks to date that I am aware of. Any help or advice on my condition would be greatly appreciated.
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
Hi welcome to hcm
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of any arrhythmias of heart secondary to stress and anxiety.I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile,hs CRP levels to look for any abnormality of heart since you have strong family history.I advise you take Anti hypertensive drugs,cholesterol lowering drugs like atorvas and Metoprolol low dose by discussing with your doctor.You need to take strong care regarding your weight management.Exercise regularly for 20- 30 min regularly.Meditation,yoga,breathing exercises will be helpful.Restrict salt intake to Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
I understand your query and concern.
Your symptoms are suggestive of any arrhythmias of heart secondary to stress and anxiety.I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile,hs CRP levels to look for any abnormality of heart since you have strong family history.I advise you take Anti hypertensive drugs,cholesterol lowering drugs like atorvas and Metoprolol low dose by discussing with your doctor.You need to take strong care regarding your weight management.Exercise regularly for 20- 30 min regularly.Meditation,yoga,breathing exercises will be helpful.Restrict salt intake to Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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