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Can Abnormal Blood Pressure Indicate An Underlying Serious Medical Condition?
Hi. I have had cough for about 4 months, went back to the dr for a physical and re-addressed the cough. I also have a pulsing seeming to be just under my sternum that almost feels like a balloon. It doesn t hurt but I can feel it, almost as if it is bigger, at times. They ran a chest xray and 24 hrs later called me that they found something that could be a mass, aneurysm. blood clot or just blood vessels. I am freaking out...someone will call me to schedule at CT. My great aunt (maternal) had a thoracic aneurysm. My blood pressure was 122/60 at my appt on Thursday. Is that any indication of a problem
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Can Abnormal Blood Pressure Indicate An Underlying Serious Medical Condition?
Hi, Yes, you definitely need to get a CT done soon. Only this will tell whether you have any serious underlying disease. Till then it is very important for you to monitor your bp. You should not have high BP. Preferred target bp will be below 130/80 mm Hg. You should also not smoke (if you have been smoking), avoid junk food and do not exercise very much. Don t worry and let the result of CT come. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Sameer Maheshwari, Cardiologist