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Abnormal BP And Heart Rate. Have Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Feeling Hot, Stuffy, Drained. Need For ER?
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My husband has Dilated Cardiomyopathy and is on his medication. I just took his BP and it was 87/70 with a heart rate of 88. He also has a defibrillator. I will take it again in 15 minutes. Would it be in his best interest to get him to the ER? We had him ther before for BP that was way too high. He feels very drained. He was complaining about being hot and stuffy in church.
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My husband has Dilated Cardiomyopathy and is on his medication. I just took his BP and it was 87/70 with a heart rate of 88. He also has a defibrillator. I will take it again in 15 minutes. Would it be in his best interest to get him to the ER? We had him ther before for BP that was way too high. He feels very drained. He was complaining about being hot and stuffy in church.
Thank you for your time.
Thu, 5 Sep 2013
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
Since your husband is already having history of cardiac problem, so its better that you take him to ER. Blood pressure of 87/70 is too low, which needs to treated. Also he is symptomatic as you had mentioned he is feeling hot & stuffy, so you should take him to your doctor as soon as possible.
I hope i have answered your query.
Thanks for your query.
Since your husband is already having history of cardiac problem, so its better that you take him to ER. Blood pressure of 87/70 is too low, which needs to treated. Also he is symptomatic as you had mentioned he is feeling hot & stuffy, so you should take him to your doctor as soon as possible.
I hope i have answered your query.
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Hi friend,
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Yes, if the pressure is less than 90 (systolic), he should be seen by his doctor, as soon as possible...
Adjusting the drug or their doses is all that may be necessary... at times, investigations may be in order...
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
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