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Should I Be Worried If My Bp Sitting Is Like 134/84 & My Standing Bp Is Like 70/42
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You should be talking to your Drs. about this. If this is a frequent issue it's not normal. It could be something as easy as adjusting your meds.

Does Anyone Have Pulmonary Hypertension? Also Escaroti
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I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension I know nothing about it does anybody know anything about it? Also I was diagnosed with athrórtíç cardiovascular diffusion disease? Does anybody know anything about these two diseases? Even the consultants on the team? I am confused? I wasn't told about any of this. I will ask my cardiologist in March. However I like to know sooner. I trust the heart disease team so much. Sincerely Cynthia

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The have a my pulmonary disease group, just like this. Very helpful. Yes I have it.

What Can I Eat? Diagnosed With CHF, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure And High Cholesterol. On Meds For All.
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Managing Stress and Heart Disease Read Article...
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Thanks so much.

Low Blood Pressure
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I've been in HF for almost 2 years...everything I see concerns people with high blood pressure...I have the opposite problem..low blood pressure, I get out of breath by just walking across a room. Anyone else have a problem with low blood pressure?

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My BP and fluid create problems for me. If my fluid is controlled, then my BP gets low, so we're constantly juggling meds
It's not uncommon for me to get out of breath just walking a few feet. I… read more

Primary Aldosteronism (called Also Conn’s Syndrome)
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Is anybody dealing with primary aldosteronism, also called Conn's syndrome)? Because of it, I have some of my days uncontrolled hypertension, which is dangerous for my aortic aneurysm, and much heavy for my heart failure.
My first appointment with an endocrinologist ist far away in October 😵‍💫

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And yes, my appointment is very far away, it will be 2 years since my doctor first identified that my episodes of uncontrolled hypertension could be caused by aldosteronism (and 4 years of having… read more

Can Hypertension Cuase Irregular Menstruation?
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Menstruation

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not for me honey! LMAO!

Can I Take Paracetamol Together With Medication For AFib?
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I have AFib and high blood pressure.

What Is Atrial Fibrillation? AFib Causes and Symptoms Read Article...
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If your cardiologist doctor ordered it. You may want to ask him if it’s safe to take it with your other medication. Hugs

Pulmonary Artery Pressure
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I have left side heart failure grade 2. Recent echocardiogram shows high pressure in pulmonary artery. Has that happened to anyone? What was treatment? My doctor added a second blood pressure medication.

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I am 44 years old with severe Pulmonary Artery Hypertension my pressures are 116mmgh. I have right side heart disease and PAH, it's been getting worse since 2022 of July. I literally had to up and… read more

Anyone Else On Losarten For High BP?
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I seem to be having BP spikes and wonder if this medication could be causing it. I had to switch fro Lisinopril because of the coughing side effects and now I’m concerned about the spikes in BP from Losarten. This getting old is not for me that’s for sure!!

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I take 500 mg of ACV tablets twice a day…. The good stuff from Dr Livingood. Hasn’t affect my BP so far…. I do it for alkalizing the body and blood sugar. My BP is stable at the moment. I’m only on 50… read more

Those Of You With Afib,do You Eventually Get Used To The Beta Blocker Med?
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Was just recently diagnosed with afib, currently on atenolol after trying metopolol and it not agreeing with me. Things are better with atenolol, but still some dizziness. Does it get better? Thanks

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I was put on 4 pills at the time of my event and I had a miserable 18 months, but after I continued to take the pills everything was okay and I had good thinking and some energy. During the 18 months… read more