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What is the reason for fluctuating BP a year after heart attack?

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Answered by

Dr. Ilir Sharka

Medically reviewed by

Dr. K. Shobana

Published At March 14, 2018
Reviewed AtDecember 12, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Last year my father had a heart attack and well it has been treated well. But after a year he feels his head to be spinning, weak, and has fluctuating blood pressure. Why is it so?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I would like to explain that the head spinning could be a sign of blood pressure fluctuations. Other possible causes to consider would be an inner ear disorder or low blood flow to the brain (vertebro-basilar insufficiency). For this reason, I would recommend consulting with his attending physician and performing some further tests. A cardiac ultrasound to examine his heart function, a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid and vertebral arteries to examine the blood flow to the brain, thyroid hormone levels, complete blood count for anemia, blood electrolytes, fasting glucose, kidney, and liver function tests. A head-up tilt test is necessary to investigate for orthostatic hypotension.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ilir Sharka
Dr. Ilir Sharka

Cardiology

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