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Have Asthma, Heart Palpitations. Had Black Out Suddenly And BP Was 170/85. Suggestions?
Hi -- I normally have low/normal blood pressure --my whole life in fact (110/65 that kind of thing). Had a physical last November, was fine (turned 50). I am slim (130lbs, 5 6 ), I do have mild asthma , on meds, sometimes get heart palps but haven t had anything crucial show up on tests -- I just had an instance where I was sitting on the couch (sat down for a few minutes) and started to blackout. It didn t go all the way, faded back. Out of curiosity I used my mom s blood pressure checker and it s reading anywhere from 140/85 to like 170/80 or something - crazy high for me and it s spooked me a bit.
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Wed, 16 Jan 2013
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Hi friend,
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Palpitation and increase of blood pressure could result from medicines used in the treatment of asthma – like Salbutamol, salmeterol and so on.
A single value is suggestive, but the pressure must be checked several times – because treatment has to be life long.
If it is not from the medicine / if it is widely fluctuating, certain conditions like Pheochromocytoma have to be investigated.
Your Internist will be able to assist.
Almost ‘Black-out’- is called near-syncope.
This level of pressure is generally not responsible.
You should see a neurologist, for favour of further assessment and assistance.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Palpitation and increase of blood pressure could result from medicines used in the treatment of asthma – like Salbutamol, salmeterol and so on.
A single value is suggestive, but the pressure must be checked several times – because treatment has to be life long.
If it is not from the medicine / if it is widely fluctuating, certain conditions like Pheochromocytoma have to be investigated.
Your Internist will be able to assist.
Almost ‘Black-out’- is called near-syncope.
This level of pressure is generally not responsible.
You should see a neurologist, for favour of further assessment and assistance.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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