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Is blood pressure normally high during exercise?

I'm 40, and I was screened and told that I have high blood pressure. I try to run almost every day also. Is it normal for blood pressure because of exercise?
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How is arrhythmia caused?

I'm 23 years old and my doctor diagnosed me with an arrhythmia. What are some causes of an arrhythmia? Is this serious to have at 23?
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Can you explain to me what a sinus arrhythmia is?

My doctors diagnosed me with a sinus arrhythmia, but I never heard of it before. Can you explain to me what this disease is? How is it caused?
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Are sweaty palms common with high blood pressure?

I sometimes get sweaty palms, and I was also diagnosed with high blood pressure last week. Are these two conditions related?
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How can one tell if they have a faulty pacemaker?

I have had a pacemaker ever since I had a heart incident several years ago. How exactly can you tell if the pacemaker they give you works? It's been a long time and I'm wondering...
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What cause the heart to skip a beat?

I'm 37 and my heart seems to skip a beat at night when I'm trying to go to sleep. What can cause this to happen?
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Can anxiety cause irregular heartbeats?

I'm 23 years old, and sometimes I get anxiety attacks and after that I have irregular heartbeat. Can anxiety cause irregular heartbeats?
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Why do I get dizzy so often?

I'm 34 years old, and I get dizzy very often without any clear reason. Could this be something cardiovascular-related? Why is this happening?
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Is drug therapy for arrhythmia safe?

I'm 30 years old and I was recently diagnosed with arrhythmia. I would like to know as much information as possible. Is drug therapy for arrhythmia safe?
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Can people with arrhythmia lead a full life without treatment?

I have an arrhythmia but I don't want to take meds to really manage it. Can people with arrhythmia lead a full life without treatment?
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What will happen at my bypass surgery consultation?

I'm a 52-year-old man in the process of taking the necessary steps toward getting bypass surgery. What will happen at my bypass surgery consultation?
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What diagnoses an arrhythmia?

I think I have an arrhythmia but I'm unsure if I should go to the doctor or not since mine is not in the area. What tests/procedures diagnose an arrhythmia?
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Are cardiac catheterization and cardiac angiography the same?

My friend has had a heart attack and will need to undergo a cardiac catheterization. Is it the same as an angiography?
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What do I wear to a coronary CTA?

I'm 40 years old and I'm due for a coronary CTA. Do I need to wear special clothing for this?
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What should I expect before and after coronary angiography?

I am going to have a coronary angiography. What should I expect before and after this procedure?
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What can a Holter monitor tell my doctor?

I'm a 32-year-old woman and I need to have a Holter monitor hooked up. What can a Holter monitor tell my doctor?
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Will my heart malformation surgery allow me to have a normal life?

I'm 30 years old and I'm always short of breath and cannot be very active because of a heart malformation. If I get surgery for this, will it help me to live a normal life?
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How should I prepare for my bypass consultation?

I'm 49 years old and male and I will have my consultation soon. How should I prepare for my bypass consultation?
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Can a heart murmur be fatal?

My friend has a heart murmur, and I'm a little worried for him since he's over 70 years old. Could this be fatal?
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What is heart disease?

I have heart disease in my family but I'm having trouble understanding what it is. What exactly is heart disease? Does it refer to multiple diseases of the heart?
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