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How To Treat Low BP,tightness And Pain Around Chest?
My typical Heart rate was always around 60. I do run 2-3 times a week and am fit but all of a sudden 3 weeks ago after a run I felt tired and it has continued. My BP has been very low and heart rate in the 50s to 40s. No energy. Chest tightness and pain... especially when laying down as that is when my rates and pressure dip way low. This morning it was 69/54. I am scheduled for an echo and stress test but not for 2 weeks.... should I beg to be bumped up?
It is necessary for performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may mimic this clinical scenario: heart failure, anemia, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, etcetera.
Are you taking any anti-hypertensive drugs? In such a case, I would recommend stopping them as long as these low blood pressure values persist. I would also recommend performing some other tests besides the cardiac ultrasound: - A chest x-ray study - Pulmonary function tests - Cardiac enzymes - Complete blood count for anemia - Blood electrolytes for any possible imbalance. An exercise cardiac stress test may be needed if suspicions of coronary artery disease raised.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka
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How To Treat Low BP,tightness And Pain Around Chest?
Hello, It is necessary for performing a comprehensive differential diagnosis between different causes that may mimic this clinical scenario: heart failure, anemia, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, etcetera. Are you taking any anti-hypertensive drugs? In such a case, I would recommend stopping them as long as these low blood pressure values persist. I would also recommend performing some other tests besides the cardiac ultrasound: - A chest x-ray study - Pulmonary function tests - Cardiac enzymes - Complete blood count for anemia - Blood electrolytes for any possible imbalance. An exercise cardiac stress test may be needed if suspicions of coronary artery disease raised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka