I come from a family of heart problems but all have high blood pressure but I have very low blood pressure and had rheumaticfever when I was 6yrs. of age and it did leave me with a week heart and a heart murmur Ive had angina pain and treated for it in the past. Ive been having a heavyness in my chest off and on today with dry mouth and cold sweats. I am struggling to pay bills because Im unemployed and looking for employment has been hard so Im not sure if I should be worried or if its just from stress.
Q: Is extreme low blood presure a risk
Answers (1)
11/24/08 10:25pm
Hello inarose,
I'm sorry to hear about you feeling poorly and your unemployment situation.
Honestly, giving your medical history and symptoms, you need to speak with your personal physician as soon as possible. I would guess with some certainty that he will send you to the emergency room.
In a person with cardiac disease risk factors like yours, chest pain is always a concerning symptoms. It must be investigated with an history, physical exam, EKG and blood work at least
I hope you get feeling better.
To your health,
Neil MD
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