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Can BP Levels Of 185 And HR Of 66 Cause Lightheadedness?
Question: My wife is taking a low dose beta blocker and BP ususally runs 120 or less over 75. She started feeling a little light headed and BP is 185 or higher over 101 and HR is 66. What may be causing this?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
I can understand your concern,
After going through the medical details provided by you, I would like to inform you that first of all make sure she hasn't missed her daily dose of the medicine. Also, she needs to take care of her eating habits as well like she has to cut down her salt intake, avoid canned or packed food. No smoking at all (if any).
Right now her BP is high and she needs some additional medicine like Amlodipine to control the blood pressure. Also, later on, some blood tests will be required along with an Echocardiography for proper evaluation.
Kindly consult your cardiologist for proper evaluation and advice.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir,
I can understand your concern,
After going through the medical details provided by you, I would like to inform you that first of all make sure she hasn't missed her daily dose of the medicine. Also, she needs to take care of her eating habits as well like she has to cut down her salt intake, avoid canned or packed food. No smoking at all (if any).
Right now her BP is high and she needs some additional medicine like Amlodipine to control the blood pressure. Also, later on, some blood tests will be required along with an Echocardiography for proper evaluation.
Kindly consult your cardiologist for proper evaluation and advice.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you for your response, she is and has done all things she is suppose to do and doesn't do what she shouldn't. Her BP is now down to 140/75 HR 67. Going to her doctor Monday. XXXXXXX Huff
Brief Answer:
follow-up answer
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the feedback.
Her current blood pressure and heart rate are perfectly within normal range. Just let her relax for some time better if she can take a nap for a while.
Do get an ECG and Echocardiography done once you consult your doctor.
Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts or else you close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
follow-up answer
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for the feedback.
Her current blood pressure and heart rate are perfectly within normal range. Just let her relax for some time better if she can take a nap for a while.
Do get an ECG and Echocardiography done once you consult your doctor.
Feel free to ask if you have any other doubts or else you close the discussion and kindly rate the answer.
Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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