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Can Patent Foramen Ovale Cause Blood Pressure Spikes And Rapid Heart Rate?
Question: Am having blood pressure spikes along with rapid heart rate. Out of the blue! On unithroid, diazapam and baby aspirin. Have PFO, Comes out of nowhere. What can cause this
Brief Answer:
Needs Evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through the medical details provided by you, I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that, as you are already taking Unithroid; it's important to get your thyroid profile checked once to see if the levels are alright or the medicine needs to be adjusted.
Kindly get thyroid profile tests done for proper understanding of the underlying cause.
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap
Cardiologist
Needs Evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
After going through the medical details provided by you, I understand your concern. I would like to tell you that, as you are already taking Unithroid; it's important to get your thyroid profile checked once to see if the levels are alright or the medicine needs to be adjusted.
Kindly get thyroid profile tests done for proper understanding of the underlying cause.
Regards,
Dr Bhanu Partap
Cardiologist
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