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Can episodic high blood pressure cause your heart to enlarge? i normally have normal blood pressure at rest (120/70) but i struggle with severe anxiety and throughout the day my blood pressure can get very high- especially when i have panic attacks.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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Blood pressure heart: You need to have a 24 hr BP study done. I would recommend leaning transcendental meditation.

Answered 8/12/2017

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A member asked:

Can episodic high blood pressure cause your heart to enlarge? i normally have normal blood pressure at rest (120/70) but i struggle with severe anxiety and throughout the day my blood pressure can get very high- especially when i have panic attacks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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