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I am a 49 yr old female with hypertension in family. tricuspid a bicuspid. bp is prehypertension but does go hypertensive throughout day with daily activity. clammy sweating thru the day with sometimes labored breathing and chest pain. night sweats ?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Your symptoms are: nonspecific but worrisome since you have valvular heart disease. Endocarditis is a strong consideration. You need to make an appointment with your health care provider as soon as possible for evaluation and testing. Blood cultures should be obtained.

Answered 7/24/2017

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