
What Causes High Heart Rate And Low BP?

I woke up because I was breathing funny and I was sweating. I have taken 2 25mg Atenolols.
Need rapid control of your heart rate. Suggest ED.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for using Healthcare Magic. The heart rate you are experiencing is significantly high and is likely to be the reason why your blood pressure is low. This will be the cause of your abnormal breathing and your sweating. The atenolol may reduce the heart rate and improve the symptoms but you should see a doctor urgently.
Therefore, I suggest you go to the ED for assessment and definative treatment. This may involve an ECG initially followed, possibly, by further medication to sustain a lowering of your heart rate and an improvement in your blood pressure.
I hope this is of help. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA


Unlikely to be related.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for this further information. I do not think this ache was related to your other symptoms. It may be related to your sleep being disturbed.
I hope you are now feeling better.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger

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