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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure, Nausea And Shortness Of Breath?
My wife age 79 was about to go to bed when she experienced tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, nausea, shortness of breath and a numb left hand. Her head feels constricted. She is concerned whether she should go to an emergency room. Any idea what might be going on?
Mon, 2 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
From the symptoms, it could be a hypertensive emergency like heart failure/ heart attack (tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, nausea, shortness of breath) or evolving stroke (numb left hand). Consult ER immediately.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vaddadi Suresh
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
From the symptoms, it could be a hypertensive emergency like heart failure/ heart attack (tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, nausea, shortness of breath) or evolving stroke (numb left hand). Consult ER immediately.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vaddadi Suresh
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