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What happens if a patient is feeling dizzy & has a heart rate of 140, why is it important to check their blood pressure?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Low?: To see if the dizziness is from low BP (not likely at that heart rate - it's not that fast).

Answered 7/24/2014

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My blood pressure is fluctuating between sys 101-115 and Dia 54-65 and a fast heart rate even in going upstairs upto 110 to 118. I was having medicine naxdom 500mg for migrane but this dizziness and low bp is creating problem in doing daily routine?

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The past few months my blood pressure is always low 95/49, 93/55, 91/48 and heart rate around 55. Im not fit/athletic. Is this normal or could be causing my headaches, visual snow and dizziness standing up.is it low enough to treat?

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