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What Causes Sudden Dizziness, Cold Sweats And Elevated BP Levels?

Husband is diabetic, and has had a fib one time also sleep apnea. When he went to lie down he felt dizzy. He then appeared to black out with eyes open. Approx. 30 seconds later he came to . Broke into cold sweat, Blood pressure was 128/107. 4 minutes later it was 144/83. 8 minutes later it was 128/72. He is on a lot of Medication we are wondering if it could be related? His blood sugar was 186 which is not extremely high for Him. His 7day avg. is 162. We have appointed. With heart dr. On Thurs.am. He seems fine now . What do you Think can we wait til Thurs? DR. Is 2 hours away.
Tue, 8 Aug 2017
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Hello!

Welcome on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms could be related to an electrolyte imbalance or cardiac arrhythmia.

A vertebro-basilar insufficiency (low blood flow supply to the brain, related to the narrowed cervical arteries) or an inner ear disorder can not be excluded either.

Does he have neck pain? Chronic degeneration of the cervical spine can mimic this clinical scenario.

Anyway, the situation is not so emergent and it can wait until consulting with your attending physician.

I would recommend performing some tests:

- a cervical spine X ray study
- a Doppler ultrasound of the cervical arteries
- blood electrolytes.

If the problem persists, consulting with an ENT specialist may be necessary.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing good health,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Sudden Dizziness, Cold Sweats And Elevated BP Levels?

Hello! Welcome on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms could be related to an electrolyte imbalance or cardiac arrhythmia. A vertebro-basilar insufficiency (low blood flow supply to the brain, related to the narrowed cervical arteries) or an inner ear disorder can not be excluded either. Does he have neck pain? Chronic degeneration of the cervical spine can mimic this clinical scenario. Anyway, the situation is not so emergent and it can wait until consulting with your attending physician. I would recommend performing some tests: - a cervical spine X ray study - a Doppler ultrasound of the cervical arteries - blood electrolytes. If the problem persists, consulting with an ENT specialist may be necessary. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri