Can low blood pressure cause fainting episodes?

Question

Hello doctor,

Ten days ago, my dad collapsed on the street. We rushed him to the hospital for an echocardiogram. He had been suffering from high blood pressure, but currently, his blood pressure is low. This was the first time this happened to him after he started taking Dutasteride and Tamsulosin. His reports read as follows: LA PSL 4.1 cm, aortic root 3.8 cm, LVEDd 6.0 cm, LVESd 4.8 cm, IVSDd 1.2 cm, LVPWd 1.1 cm, FS 19%, EF 39%, and RV 1.8%. I would like to know what these echocardiogram results mean.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

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He probably fell due to low blood pressure induced by Tamsulosin. However, there are other possibilities, such as heart rhythm abnormalities and a rapid heart rate, as his heart function is also low. The echo report indicates that his heart function is 39 percent, whereas normal function is typically around 55 to 60 percent. Low function is likely due to coronary artery disease and blockages leading to heart damage.

Therefore, I suggest he undergo an ECG (electrocardiogram), Holter monitoring, and angiography, followed by angioplasty if needed.

I hope this helps, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions.