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I have just taken my blood pressure and the reading was 149/83 I have felt heavy headed since early this morning generally unwell and I feel stressed at work. I also feel a little disorientated eg. I couldn t remember where I parked my car half an hour ago this has scared me.. I have never had this reading its always been 120 125 over 80 or 75.. I have to let you know that I have been under a lot of stress at work im a carer and have been exhausted when I come home each day after my shifts. even typing this I just want to shut my eyes I feel like my brain isn t functioning properly. can you advice me as to what you think this is?
Hi welcome to HCM.
I understand your query and concern.
I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is pretty useful.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management.Post your further queries if any.
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Hi welcome to HCM. I understand your query and concern. I advise you to have a baseline 2 dimensional echocardiography,ECG and lipid profile to assess the basic cardiac reserve of your heart.Restrict the intake of salt to less than 6g/day.Regular physical exercise in the form of brisk walk for 20 min a day for 5 days a week is pretty useful.Drugs like antihypertensives and antiarrhythmics will help.Reduce the intake of fatty and fried food.One pomegranate a day will help to keep your heart at good pace without clot formation. Consult a Cardiologist for further expert management.Post your further queries if any. Thank you.