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What Causes Breathlessness With High Blood Pressure?

Hi I am a 48 year old female. I have been experience shortness of breath for last 2 days. Last night I was waking from shortness of breath. Today have been short of breath all day.
I went to the doc straight after work. My blood pressure was 163/91. I usually have around 145/83. I am not tight in the chest, but feel slight numb on my left calf...as if I am wearing a tight sock there.
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out hypertensive heart failure in your case.
Your blood pressure is high and your symptoms like sudden onset breathlessness in night are commonly seen with heart failure.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg
3. 2d echo
4. Stress test.
You may need diuretics and antihypertensive drugs and other cardiac supportive drugs.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Strict salt restrictions in diet is also beneficial.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Breathlessness With High Blood Pressure?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out hypertensive heart failure in your case. Your blood pressure is high and your symptoms like sudden onset breathlessness in night are commonly seen with heart failure. So better to consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo 4. Stress test. You may need diuretics and antihypertensive drugs and other cardiac supportive drugs. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Strict salt restrictions in diet is also beneficial. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.