A member asked:

Sitting bp 142/97 pulse 89 standing bp138/107 pulse 106 and shortness of breath. off bp meds 1.5 months no problems. why problem now? dr is testing for hyperaldostoronism could this be the cause?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible: If your potassium is low. Take your medicines after testing.

Answered 10/16/2013

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Blood pressure: Not enough info to consider hyper aldosterone but if potassium is low it's a consideration. BP needs to be treated.

Answered 6/10/2014

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