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Borderline Hypertension, High Pulse Rate Post Child Birth. EKG, Chest X-ray Normal. Causes?
what is wrong with me? since giving birth 2 yrs. ago have been having borderline hypertension and heart rates have been high. have had ekg , chest x-ray, holter monitor , echocardiogram and all are normal.... family history of heart disease 2 sisters with chf. i am sick right now and my bp is 131/90 and my heart rate is 116?
Sat, 24 Nov 2012
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Thanks for your query.
Of your resting pulse rate is high you check your thyroid function if it wasn't checked earlier.
If the blood pressures are persistently high you should see a physician who may investigate you to rule out secondary causes and prescribe medications.
Good luck
Thanks for your query.
Of your resting pulse rate is high you check your thyroid function if it wasn't checked earlier.
If the blood pressures are persistently high you should see a physician who may investigate you to rule out secondary causes and prescribe medications.
Good luck
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