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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness?

hello my bp ranges from 138/111 to 150 over 90 with a resting rate of 40 to 50. I am a non smoking female aged fifty, and can't afford my meds so i have been off of them for over a month now. I would rather go natural, but wonder if this could be the reason for my shortness of breath, dizziness, and seeing spots (not so much in the last few days).. Have had alot of sodim lately, 5 foot 7 weight is 163
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since your resting heart rate is 40-50 beats /minute, possibility of heart block is more.
Normal heart rate is 70-90 beats /minute.
But when there is problem in conduction of heart, there is delay in impulse transmission and hence, heart rate is low.
This is low heart rate will cause less blood ejection infection systemic circulation.
And this can will inturn cause giddiness, dizziness, breathlessness etc.
So better to consult cardiologist and get done clinical examination, blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg) for the diagnosis of heart block.
If you it is confirmed heart block then you will need pacemaker insertion.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
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 Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since your resting heart rate is 40-50 beats /minute, possibility of heart block is more. Normal heart rate is 70-90 beats /minute. But when there is problem in conduction of heart, there is delay in impulse transmission and hence, heart rate is low. This is low heart rate will cause less blood ejection infection systemic circulation. And this can will inturn cause giddiness, dizziness, breathlessness etc. So better to consult cardiologist and get done clinical examination, blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg) for the diagnosis of heart block. If you it is confirmed heart block then you will need pacemaker insertion. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.