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Radiology report says Vascular Calcification: what does it mean?
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Not sure if this is the right place to ask a question. I just joined this group. My blood pressure is on the higher side ( mostly 130's and 140's, sometimes in the 120's and 150's) but my cardiologist wants me to avoid BP meds, due to fainting episodes. So, since Feb '24 I've taken no meds and have not fainted! My question is regarding my heart rate. Pretty much every day my heart rate swings up once, for no apparent reason, up to 145. This is never at night, and usually in the middle of the day. I mentioned it to my general practitioner and he pays little attention to this. Is this okay, or normal?
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There is no wrong place to ask a question. I know what you mean about heart rate going up randomly and your PCP not be concerned, I’ve experienced that. I can’t tell you if it’s a problem or not because everyone situation is different (but mostly because I have no medical training).
I do think this is a totally reasonable question to ask your cardiologist. He may want to see your blood pressure logs to have an idea of why you are concerned. Is this something new that started happening? It’s worth asking if nothing else to set your mind at ease.