What does a heart blockage feel like?

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Dr Chandra P

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Pressure or tightness in the chest, pain in the chest, back, jaw, and other areas of the upper body that lasts more than a few minutes or that goes away and comes back, shortness of breath

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really concerned because my blood pressure has shot up to 14492 since it got colder. I'm already on Ivabrad for my heart rate, but I've used Prolomet XL 12.5 in the past as a beta blocker for blood pressure. Can I start taking Prolomet XL 12.5 again while I'm on Ivabrad 5 mg?

Yes you can take it maintain salt restricted diet and follow your doctors advice

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I'm really concerned about my momher blood pressure has spiked up to 210110, and she's never had high BP issues before. She weighs 92 kgs and suffers from chronic asthma. There's also a family history of high BP. What should we do?

CONSULT A GENERAL PHYSICIAN MD AS CERTAIN PRIMARY TEST ARE REQUIRED BEFORE STARTING MEDICINE

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I'm experiencing shortness of breath that comes and goes, even when I'm lying down. There are no other symptoms. What could be causing this and should I be worried?

Spirometry and pulmonary function tests is advised to the patient.

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