I have been taking Starpress XL 50, Telma 40, and Nexito 5, but recently developed chest and arm pain, and my test reports show a mild thickening of my heart muscle (mild concentric LVH), stiffness in how my heart relaxes (Grade II diastolic dysfunction), and a low blood platelet count of 120,000?what do these findings mean for my health, and what steps should I take next? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I have been taking Starpress XL 50, Telma 40, and Nexito 5, but recently developed chest and arm pain, and my test reports show a mild thickening of my heart muscle (mild concentric LVH), stiffness in how my heart relaxes (Grade II diastolic dysfunction), and a low blood platelet count of 120,000?what do these findings mean for my health, and what steps should I take next?

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I have been taking Starpress XL 50, Telma 40, and Nexito 5, but recently developed chest and arm pain, and my test reports show a mild thickening of my heart muscle (mild concentric LVH), stiffness in how my heart relaxes (Grade II diastolic dysfunction), and a low blood platelet count of 120,000?what do these findings mean for my health, and what steps should I take next?

Asked by Male, 38 · 16 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

16 days ago

Mild concentric LVH means your heart muscle has thickened slightly, and Grade II diastolic dysfunction means it is a bit stiff when relaxing, usually from blood pressure. Your platelet count of 120,000 is only mildly low. While your medications, Starpress XL (metoprolol), Telma (telmisartan), and Nexito (escitalopram), support your heart and health, your new chest and arm pain requires urgent attention. Please seek immediate medical care or visit your cardiologist to safely evaluate these symptoms.

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I have been taking Starpress XL 50, Telma 40, and Nexito 5, but recently developed chest and arm pain, and my test reports show a mild thickening of my heart muscle (mild concentric LVH), stiffness in how my heart relaxes (Grade II diastolic dysfunction), and a low blood platelet count of 120,000?what do these findings mean for my health, and what steps should I take next?

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