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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?
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
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
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
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