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Suggest Treatment For Systemic Hypertension
57 years old male, height 5'7" and weighs 74 Kgs.
Hypertensive past 10 years... on Metoprolol 50mg per day.
Diagnosis of 5 years ago... Systemic Hypertension, Hypertrophic non-obstructive cardiomyopathy, Normal LV function, Ectatic Proximal LAD and LCX with no obstructive lesion.
Presently feeling out of breath quite often... wondering if I need to do new angiogram test to see if there's deterioration of my illness.
Hypertensive past 10 years... on Metoprolol 50mg per day.
Diagnosis of 5 years ago... Systemic Hypertension, Hypertrophic non-obstructive cardiomyopathy, Normal LV function, Ectatic Proximal LAD and LCX with no obstructive lesion.
Presently feeling out of breath quite often... wondering if I need to do new angiogram test to see if there's deterioration of my illness.
Tue, 31 May 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having hypertension, cardiomyopathy.
Both of them can cause heart failure on long run.
And your symptom like breathlessness is commonly seen with heart failure.. So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg.
3. 2d echo
4. Coronary angiography (if required).
You will need strict control of hypertension, regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. Diuretics are also needed for breathlessness
Don't worry, you will be alright.
First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
You are having hypertension, cardiomyopathy.
Both of them can cause heart failure on long run.
And your symptom like breathlessness is commonly seen with heart failure.. So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg.
3. 2d echo
4. Coronary angiography (if required).
You will need strict control of hypertension, regular aerobic exercise like running, cycling, swimming etc. Diuretics are also needed for breathlessness
Don't worry, you will be alright.
First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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