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What Causes Dizzy Spells With Increase In Heart Rate And Bp?

My husband is a 40 year old somewhat active male and has been having dizzy spells during which his heart races and his blood pressure goes through the roof. At time its almost as if hes going to pass out. I am not sure what to do. I recently had a heart attack and I believe he is more afraid and aware of these symptoms now than before. His family dr. put him on 10mg of amlodipine besylate once a day. It hasnt done anything to change the symptoms.
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases in his case.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
His symptoms are mostly due to stress and fear.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in his life and start working on it's solution.
Try to identify remove fear of heart disease from his mind.
He may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
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What Causes Dizzy Spells With Increase In Heart Rate And Bp?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should first rule out heart diseases in his case. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. His symptoms are mostly due to stress and fear. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in his life and start working on it s solution. Try to identify remove fear of heart disease from his mind. He may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.