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syncope and abnormal blood pressure
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syncope and abnormal blood pressure
by marching on, Jun 11, 2005 12:00AM
Hi, thanks for taking my question. I had an episode last week of syncope in a parking lot of my workplace. An ambulance was called and I was brought to consciousness. I had a blood pressure of 149/58, pulse of 56 and a few other tests run. Blood sugar was said to be higher than normal. I was sent to my Primary Care physician and a cardiologist in 4 weeks.
My question is: Why such a broad range in numbers in my BP?
Quick background: I'm in my 40's, good health, F weight 126, height 5'6" good cholesterol, exercise regularly, have taken a beta blocker in my 30's as needed for occassional heart palps.
Thanks,
Marching on
My question is: Why such a broad range in numbers in my BP?
Quick background: I'm in my 40's, good health, F weight 126, height 5'6" good cholesterol, exercise regularly, have taken a beta blocker in my 30's as needed for occassional heart palps.
Thanks,
Marching on
Doctor's Answer
by Cleveland Clinic, Jun 11, 2005 12:00AM
, Jun 11, 2005 12:00AM
marching,
The difference really isnt that concerning and certainly isnt the main focus of where your diagnostic issues are right now. It high however, and should be repeated by a physician in his/her office to see if the high value of your systolic blood pressure remains.
Syncope can be caused by many different conditions. You should work with your physician to figure out what was the cause of your episode.
good luck
The difference really isnt that concerning and certainly isnt the main focus of where your diagnostic issues are right now. It high however, and should be repeated by a physician in his/her office to see if the high value of your systolic blood pressure remains.
Syncope can be caused by many different conditions. You should work with your physician to figure out what was the cause of your episode.
good luck
I watch my diet and exercise daily ,drink alot of water and two bananas a day for potassium.
Do you have additional cardiac issues?
I started experiencing symptoms at 26.
Hope you get this, sorry for the delay. It's been a busy week.
Never heard of a tilt table test, sounds interesting. The only cardiac issue I have, if it is, is high BP off and on. I also had gestational diabetes with my two children. Don't know too much about my biological parents, because I was adopted.
BKJ: I did go to my Family Dr., blood pressure still high, and was put on a beta blocker. Fasting blood sugar @ 120, and a couple other tests done, could be pre-diabetes he says. I'm returning next month for follow up. Thanks for the good words.
marching on