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How To Treat Irregular Heart Beat And Varying BP Levels?
I have an irregular heartbeat and blood pressure readings differ widely. On some occassions when resting, I experience a thudding of my heart just below my left breast. Most nights when I lay down I can hear my heart thudding in my ears. I am 50 years old. My sister who is 53 was diagnosed with angina last year and my dad with right bundle branch block last month. My ECG showed non-specific abnormal T- Waves. Should I be concerned given my recent family history of cardiac events?
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Hello,
The symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of anxiety rather than heart illness. Since have family history, also age, you should get BP checked, sugars and lipid profile tested. Stress thallium or tmt test for detecting unmasked blockages.
Also you should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat ots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
The symptoms you have mentioned are suggestive of anxiety rather than heart illness. Since have family history, also age, you should get BP checked, sugars and lipid profile tested. Stress thallium or tmt test for detecting unmasked blockages.
Also you should have a healthy lifestyle like avoiding fatty, oily and high calorie diet. Have low salt diet and monitor blood pressure regularly. Regular exercises like brisk walking, jogging according your capacity at least 30 min a day and 5 days a week. Eat ots of green leafy vegetables, fruits, fish once or twice a week, avoid meat. Avoid smoking and alcohol if any. There shouldn't abdominal fat deposition or obesity.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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