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Should I Consult A Cardiologist As The Family History Has Heart Problems?

ive been monitoring my blood pressure. it runs between 134/76 to 145/87 . iam 56 yrs old,smoke half pack of cigarettes a day. my father had congestive heart failure and my sister has problems with a valve in her heart. do I need to see a heart doctor? iam female around 5'2" and weight is 147
Wed, 18 Dec 2013
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Hi,
I read your query and would like to suggest a cardiologist consultation as a routine cardiac check up, to rule out any problem present or in near future.
You have to risk factors; familiar history for heart disease and smoking.
I advise to quit smoking and to live a healthy life.
Hope i answered to your query.
Dr. Benard Shehu
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Should I Consult A Cardiologist As The Family History Has Heart Problems?

Hi, I read your query and would like to suggest a cardiologist consultation as a routine cardiac check up, to rule out any problem present or in near future. You have to risk factors; familiar history for heart disease and smoking. I advise to quit smoking and to live a healthy life. Hope i answered to your query. Dr. Benard Shehu