Question 1

i'm 27 and was diagnosed with hypertension at 12. i was born with heart problems. i was recently switched from losaritan 25mg to bystolic 5mg twice a day. why am i still seeing 135-140/80's when i wake up in the morning. should i worry?

Accepted Answer

: Blood pressure is usually high in the morning (before you take your AM dose) due to the surge of major fighting hormones (adrenaline, cortisol, etc). If it comes down to below 130/80 most of the day you should be fine.

Question 2

what are some signs of heart problems?

Accepted Answer

None to many: Heart disease may exist silently for decades and still be lethal.  Symptoms are for the lucky ones that then have an opportunity to sort them out before catastrophe.  Common symptoms may include chest discomfort, shortness of breath, fatigue, palpitations, but need to know that women may have somewhat different symptoms.  Risk factor assessment/management and judicious testing may help.

Question 3

how would i know if i had heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Work up : Given your age you are at a low risk for heart disease. Your symptoms will dictate the type of work up that may include ECG, 2d-echo, electro physiologic studies, catheterization, MRI , etc. Talk to your doc about your symptoms.

Question 4

could herbex products cause heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Herbex: I can't find the list of what's in them on their website. If they don't list their components, I sure wouldn't use them

Question 5

what are the major causes of heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Major causes heart: Major causes of heart problems in the U.S. are smoking, increasing age, male gender, hypertension, diet (e.g. cholesterol), obesity, and diabetes.

Question 6

what to do if i think i have heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Take care. See PCP. : Exercise. Eat a healthy diet. Don't smoke. Talk to your primary care provider.

Question 7

what to do if u notice signs of heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Signs and symptoms of heart disease range from none to many.  If one is concerned that there may be looming heart problems, especially if one has risk factors like high blood pressure, blood fat abnormalities, diabetes, tobacco use and family history, then controlling those risk factors and seeking professional advice from your doctor is sensible and prudent.

Question 8

how to determine if i am having heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: Pay attension to yourself if somyhing is wrong say  skip beats ot chest pain  need to see a physician for consuly .Blood tests for choleterol  etc can guide you.

Question 9

could being impotent be cause by heart problems?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many possible causes for impotence or erectile dysfunction, one of which is cardiovascular disease.

Question 10

would you please help describe the commonest heart problems in teenagers?

Accepted Answer

HTN/ SVT: Due to the rise of obesity on children and teenagers hypertensive cardiovascular disease is on the rise bringing all the complications associated. Also supra ventricular tachycardias is common in that age group.

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I'm 27 and was diagnosed with hypertension at 12. i was born with heart problems. i was recently switched from losaritan 25mg to bystolic 5mg twice a day. why am i still seeing 135-140/80's when i wake up in the morning. should i worry?

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