Went for follow-up with cardio, BP up again (150/100), said he heard an S4 murmur, but it should
go away
when my pressure comes down. He didn't change my med (except for Atenolol dosage), but directed me to walk at least 1 mile 3-4 times a week and lose 25 lbs. He believes that a lifestyle change will fix all my problems.
But I am terrified! All I think about is my blood pressure, my heart rate, the murmur, the flutters in chest and throat.