What Causes Heart Palpitations And High BP?

Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015

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Fri, 16 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : What is teh cause of heart palpitations and high BP? Is that an anxiety syndrome?

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar C Koregol (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Depends clinical situation

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Yes, high BP and heart rate could be related to anxiety. But there are some clinical situations such as pheochromocytoma and thyroid disorders which can cause high BP and heart rate.
Also any other discomfort such as pain etc can also can cause high BP and tachycardia.

If you need any further and specific information please get back to me

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Prabhakar C Koregol (24 minutes later)

So, how can this be diagnosed?

Answered by Dr. Prabhakar C Koregol (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Blood tests

Detailed Answer:
You first need to see physician or cardiologist. even they also suspect same than you need to under go blood and urine test. if they are abnormal there will be need for further tests.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju