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High BP, High Cholesterol. Able To Hear Heartbeats While Sitting, Sleeping. Matter Of Concern?
Hello, just a brief question, I m 62 female in very good health, just had physical in Nov 12 my bloodwork and everything looked excellent. I do have high blood presser, and high cholesterol , and takes meds for them, I am not overweight , my numbers for Hbp and cholesterol were tested and turned out excellent. I have been noticing I feel my heartbeat , hear it in my ears mostly, when I go to bed I notice it most, however sometimes I notice it when sitting. I asked my dr about it and he didn t seemed concerned. Should I be?
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
No cause for concern.
Blood pressure and cholesterol are risk factors that can be controlled well.
This is achieved easily with minimum or no side effects of medicines.
Life style modifications are also a must.
Awareness of heart beats is generally harmless.
With time, one generally ignores it.
If only it is very disturbing and interfering with lifestyle, you need to investigate.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
No cause for concern.
Blood pressure and cholesterol are risk factors that can be controlled well.
This is achieved easily with minimum or no side effects of medicines.
Life style modifications are also a must.
Awareness of heart beats is generally harmless.
With time, one generally ignores it.
If only it is very disturbing and interfering with lifestyle, you need to investigate.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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