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What Causes Irregular Heart Beats And Low Blood Pressure?
my heart rate is fast and skips and is irregular, can this cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, it dropped to 61/47, this happened one other time, i went to a heart doctor, had test, they said everything looks fine, im on high blood pressure meds. should i be thinking of a pacemaker or something to regulate my heart, im 57, smoke
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Tue, 5 Jul 2016
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Hello,
Low blood pressure can be due to dehydration, anemia / lack of nutrients, pregnancy, thyroid issues, heart problems etc. Since you are getting low blood pressure you should always check your blood pressure before taking high blood pressure medicines.
You are suggested to cut on smoking, alcohol & addictions if any. Irregular heart beats are a sign of arrhythmia, you are suggested to get cardiac check up done by a cardiologist. Neglect may result in worsening of symptoms with complications like AF.
You should get CBC, Urinalysis, X-rays, Echocardiograpghy, EKG, stress tests, Lipid function tests done to detect any developing CAD. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Low blood pressure can be due to dehydration, anemia / lack of nutrients, pregnancy, thyroid issues, heart problems etc. Since you are getting low blood pressure you should always check your blood pressure before taking high blood pressure medicines.
You are suggested to cut on smoking, alcohol & addictions if any. Irregular heart beats are a sign of arrhythmia, you are suggested to get cardiac check up done by a cardiologist. Neglect may result in worsening of symptoms with complications like AF.
You should get CBC, Urinalysis, X-rays, Echocardiograpghy, EKG, stress tests, Lipid function tests done to detect any developing CAD. Your treatment will depend upon the pathology detected.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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