What causes dizziness and shortness of breath with low blood pressure?
Patient: I m male, 51-years-old, 5 8 , and 230 pounds. I take 10 mg of lisinopril and 12.5 mg of coreg 1 x day. For the past week I ve been lightheaded and short of breath. My blood pressure reading 10 minutes ago was 118/72 and my resting heart rate was 111. Should I be concerned and go to the ER? I have an appointment with my doctor on Wednesday morning. Doctor: Hi welcome to healthcare magic,I understand your query and concern.Your symptoms are suggestive of heart failure secondary to ischemic changes in the heart.I advise you to get an ECG,2 D Echo,lipid profile,hsCRP immediately to confirm the diagnosis.Drugs like clopilet,ecosprin,atorvas ,inotropes like digoxin will be helpful.Coronary angiogram with or without stenting will be the procedure of choice.Consult your cardiologist for expert management.Hope I have answered your query at the moment,Post your further queries if any,Thank you.