Get the App
For Doctors
Login/Sign-up
Health Query
Share
Bookmark
Report
I'm 65 years old and have been prescribed medicine for hypertension for the past 17 years (cardace 5 mg). I feel pressure in the chest while walking on slopes. Please advise.
1Doctor Answered
94% (329 ratings)
Ask Free Question
lybrate-userji First check whether your blood pressure is under control or not. Pressure in chest while walking up slope is not a good sign and indicates probable heart disease. Similar symptoms can also be produced by low hemoglobin Take care.
1 person found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YESSOMEWHATNO
Take help from the best doctors
Suggestions offered by doctors on Lybrate are of advisory nature i.e., for educational and informational purposes only. Content posted on, created for, or compiled by Lybrate is not intended or designed to replace your doctor's independent judgment about any symptom, condition, or the appropriateness or risks of a procedure or treatment for a given person.
Book appointment with top doctors for Hypertension treatment
View fees, clinic timings and reviews
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors
posted anonymously
Treatment Enquiry
Get treatment costs, find best hospitals/clinics and know other details