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Are BP Reading Of 133/82 And Pulse Rate Of 121 Along With Irregular Heart Beats A Cause For Concern?
Question: my bp is 133/82 and pulse is 121. Heart is rather irregular. Should I be worried? It's just been that way for the past hour.
Brief Answer:
You need to see a doctor to exclude a possible cardiac arrhythmia.
Detailed Answer:
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Regarding your concern, I recommend going immediately to the ER to perform a careful physical examination and a resting ECG to exclude a possible cardiac arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation etc.).
Additional lab tests may be necessary to explore an etiological cause, if arrhythmia is confirmed. .
Hope to have been helpful!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need! Greetings! Dr. Iliri
You need to see a doctor to exclude a possible cardiac arrhythmia.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I recommend going immediately to the ER to perform a careful physical examination and a resting ECG to exclude a possible cardiac arrhythmia (atrial fibrillation etc.).
Additional lab tests may be necessary to explore an etiological cause, if arrhythmia is confirmed. .
Hope to have been helpful!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need! Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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