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What Causes Headaches After Rise In BP Level And Heart Rate?
My wife awoke, anxious, as she is having headaches (new symptom) and wanted to see her Dr this am, to check for sinus, which she thought was the cause of her headache. She has a fib and is being treated by a cardiologist. Blood pressure was high, but pulse was thru the roof--158. Got her calmed down with meds, but, what would cause her heart rate to spike?
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Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Increased heart rate can be due to different causes, but since she has a fib, this is the likely cause.
If her pulse rate continues to spike or is persistently elevated, then it would be best for her to see her doctor as soon as possible for assessment.
I hope this helps
Increased heart rate can be due to different causes, but since she has a fib, this is the likely cause.
If her pulse rate continues to spike or is persistently elevated, then it would be best for her to see her doctor as soon as possible for assessment.
I hope this helps
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