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What Causes Hot Flashes And Elevated Heart Rate?

I ve been experiencing these strange occurances. It starts with really hot flashes to my face and it stays hot and red for a while. Then I get a rapid heart rate and dizzy spells/light headedness. Then it turns into a slight headache. I am on blood pressure medication Procardia XL and have been on it since August. What could be my problem?
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Hello,

I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to high blood pressure values.

For this reason, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values during these episodes.

I would also recommend performing some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation, thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction, blood electrolytes for possible imbalances).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Causes Hot Flashes And Elevated Heart Rate?

Hello, I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to high blood pressure values. For this reason, I would recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure values during these episodes. I would also recommend performing some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation, thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction, blood electrolytes for possible imbalances). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist