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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels And Irregular Heart Beats?
I had pneumonia in November and was in the hospital for three day since then my blood pressure keeps going up I take Lisinopril for it but by end of day its back up and sometime=es my blood pressure machine tells me I have irregular heart beat is this a problem?
In pneumonia-like infective condition heartbeat and respiratory rate can be increased. Your auscultation and pulse examination should be done. If pulse irregular then EKG investigation planned.
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Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami
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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels And Irregular Heart Beats?
Hello, In pneumonia-like infective condition heartbeat and respiratory rate can be increased. Your auscultation and pulse examination should be done. If pulse irregular then EKG investigation planned. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami