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What Causes Heart Palpitations,high BP And Tingling In Fingers?

Good evening, i had my blood pressure check on friday, it was 194/94, he didnt seem too concerned it high, i am 45 year female, over weight a but after christmas at 80kgs..should i have had any concerns...i have been have really rapid constant heart palpitations and tingling in my fingers. Thank you. Delwyn Milich
Tue, 22 Nov 2016
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your blood pressure values are really high.

But a single blood pressure values is not enough for the diagnosis of high blood pressure.

So, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure in the next week, two times daily (usually in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) and refer those values to your doctor.

Considering your rapid heart rate and this blood pressure values, I would also advise performing some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes:

- a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound
- complete blood count for anemia
- thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction
- blood electrolytes for possible imbalance.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Antihypertensive drugs may be needed if your blood pressure values are most of the time above 135/85 mmHg.

I would also recommend some tips to help maintain a normal blood pressure:

- reduce salt and caffeine intake
- perform a lot of physical activity
- try to lose some pounds.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Heart Palpitations,high BP And Tingling In Fingers?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I carefully passed through your question and would explain that your blood pressure values are really high. But a single blood pressure values is not enough for the diagnosis of high blood pressure. So, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure in the next week, two times daily (usually in sitting position after 10 minutes of total relax) and refer those values to your doctor. Considering your rapid heart rate and this blood pressure values, I would also advise performing some tests to investigate for the possible underlying causes: - a resting ECG and cardiac ultrasound - complete blood count for anemia - thyroid hormone levels for possible thyroid dysfunction - blood electrolytes for possible imbalance. You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues. Antihypertensive drugs may be needed if your blood pressure values are most of the time above 135/85 mmHg. I would also recommend some tips to help maintain a normal blood pressure: - reduce salt and caffeine intake - perform a lot of physical activity - try to lose some pounds. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri