Question 1

i take metaprolol and captapril for blood pressure and chf. it's it safe to take hawthorne?

Accepted Answer

Hawthorne: It can cause bradycardia meaning slow down heart rate so i would not recommend it along with a beta blocker like metoprolol which does the same.

Question 2

my blood pressure is 179/94 and i have chf. i have been haviing problems the last few days with my speach coming out slurred.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: These are symptoms that require a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after obtaining this informstion, can he/she adequately diagnose and treat you.

Question 3

can a bnp blood test determine if you have chf or copd?

Accepted Answer

Not really: BNP is helpful if you have both and you are coning Short of breath and you are wheezing and your exam is not showing fluids overload then if BNP is low that would make COPD most likely reason for your symptoms

Question 4

is there something that can treat both high blood pressure and chf?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many of the medications for CHF treat high BP (beta blockers, acei/arbs).

Question 5

had a hypertensive crisis w chf kidney u/s showed echogenic renal pyramids. bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) is low 20.5 aldosterone 2.4 rdw 18.1 blood in urine , ideas?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone 2.4: Your question cannot be answered properly, as you did not give enough information. You aldosterone (a) level is 2.4. It is difficult to say what that means because your a is dependent on whether you were standing, sitting, or lying down when the blood was drawn and
normal values vary from lab to lab. A physician (p)ordered your test, ask the p for a more-informed answer to your question better.

Question 6

before taking high blood pressure meds i had a hard time getting an erection. hb lead to chf. bp well under control now and erections has somewhat imp

Accepted Answer

Urologist: You are a young man. If you are having problems with your erections i would go see a urologist. Your blood pressure meds could also be causing this and they may need to be changed.

Question 7

what are some good natural remedies to treat both high blood pressure and chf?

Accepted Answer

None: They are no effective natural remedies.

Question 8

why do i feel weak in my arms? is it something to do with chf? or maybe my blood pressure pills?

Accepted Answer

Weak: You don't provide enough information to speculate. Do you have CHF or are you just mentioning it in the question? How bad is your BP and what meds do you take? What is your other medical history?

Question 9

how long can a male live with an fev of 27, chf, and a non ischemic cardiomyopathy?  i also have semi-controlled high blood pressure, stroke symptoms

Accepted Answer

CHF: Your combination of ingredients is serious. I presume you are under the care of a cardiologist and following his/her program carefully. Diet, exercise and a group of medications together have the potential for maximizing your quantity and quality of life. No one without more knowledge of your status can give you a good prediction of longevity.

Question 10

i have chf and take coreg (carvedilol) for blood pressure. can i take ventolin hfa for asthma?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Those drugs are often used together but be aware that you are subject to side effects such as rapid heart rate, atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias - so always use the smallest effective dose. Also: Coreg (carvedilol) can make asthma worse. Metoprolol might be a better choice for you because it's somewhat selective whereas Coreg (carvedilol) is not, but metoprolol can also make asthma worse in some people.

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I take metaprolol and captapril for blood pressure and chf. it's it safe to take hawthorne?

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My blood pressure is 179/94 and i have chf. i have been haviing problems the last few days with my speach coming out slurred.

A member asked:

Can a bnp blood test determine if you have chf or copd?

A member asked:

Is there something that can treat both high blood pressure and chf?

A member asked:

Had a hypertensive crisis w chf kidney u/s showed echogenic renal pyramids. bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) is low 20.5 aldosterone 2.4 rdw 18.1 blood in urine , ideas?

A member asked:

Before taking high blood pressure meds i had a hard time getting an erection. hb lead to chf. bp well under control now and erections has somewhat imp

A member asked:

What are some good natural remedies to treat both high blood pressure and chf?

A member asked:

Why do i feel weak in my arms? is it something to do with chf? or maybe my blood pressure pills?

A member asked:

How long can a male live with an fev of 27, chf, and a non ischemic cardiomyopathy? i also have semi-controlled high blood pressure, stroke symptoms

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I have chf and take coreg (carvedilol) for blood pressure. can i take ventolin hfa for asthma?

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