URGENT!! Further Cardiologist Report after High Blood Pressure during Medical Examination

[mohibun]

Dear Forum Members,

My blood pressure during my medical exam was 170/100 and upon seeing that, I was asked to visit a cardiologist referred by the medical centre. The cardiologist gave me a few tests to complete. All the test results were normal and I was given a medically fit certificate and was prescribed medicines. The certificate was then sent to the medical centre. In the certificate, it was noted that I have hypertension (150/85 according to the certificate) and obesity and, I am under medication. It is worth mentioning that I was deemed to have 'excellent functional capacity' Do I have any risk of failing the medical exam? I am very tensed about it.

Some insight on it would be great. Thank you.

 

[wonderbly]

Dear Forum Members,

My blood pressure during my medical exam was 170/100 and upon seeing that, I was asked to visit a cardiologist referred by the medical centre. The cardiologist gave me a few tests to complete. All the test results were normal and I was given a medically fit certificate and was prescribed medicines. The certificate was then sent to the medical centre. In the certificate, it was noted that I have hypertension (150/85 according to the certificate) and obesity and, I am under medication. It is worth mentioning that I was deemed to have 'excellent functional capacity' Do I have any risk of failing the medical exam? I am very tensed about it.

Some insight on it would be great. Thank you.

Were you aware that you are hypertensive prior to your medical exam and did you declare such in your form? Not declaring an existing condition is seen as misrepresentation.

There's no need for you to mention anything. Your medical report from the panel physician is all that IRCC needs to evaluate your medical admissibility. If they think your health would not prove burdensome, then they'll pass you. They might ask you for further tests though.

On the other hand, your result indicates you are definitely hypertensive. You should have further investigations done to make sure there are no underlying confounding factors and you should definitely stay on medication.

 

[mohibun]

Were you aware that you are hypertensive prior to your medical exam and did you declare such in your form? Not declaring an existing condition is seen as misrepresentation.

I was not aware of it and did not declare it on my form.

 

[mohibun]

On the other hand, your result indicates you are definitely hypertensive. You should have further investigations done to make sure there are no underlying confounding factors and you should definitely stay on medication.

According to the further tests done upon the request of the cardiologist, I did not have any other underlying factors. Apparently, I have hypertension due to obesity and anxiety. And, yes I am currently on medication and will continue to do so.

 

[Laguna55]

BP 150/85? That is normal bp, even your 1st reading is not that high.

 

[wonderbly]

BP 150/85? That is normal bp, even your 1st reading is not that high.

For real? Anything above 120 (systolic pressure) is cause for concern. 150 - 170 is definitely hypertensive range!

 

[Rafaelhag43]

When I tested my BP at home, it's normal. But when I did my medicals, it was some how 140/90. Nurse just laughed and said it's probably coz I was really nervous. I was indeed. A girl after me had a BP of 90/60 and the nurse just laughed it off too. I think you're going to be fine.

 

[Tsung]

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Dear Forum Members,

My blood pressure during my medical exam was 170/100 and upon seeing that, I was asked to visit a cardiologist referred by the medical centre. The cardiologist gave me a few tests to complete. All the test results were normal and I was given a medically fit certificate and was prescribed medicines. The certificate was then sent to the medical centre. In the certificate, it was noted that I have hypertension (150/85 according to the certificate) and obesity and, I am under medication. It is worth mentioning that I was deemed to have 'excellent functional capacity' Do I have any risk of failing the medical exam? I am very tensed about it.

Some insight on it would be great. Thank you.

With everything you have said here, I don't see any reason for you to worry about the outcome of the medical examination. Unless you've a grievious underlying medical condition aside from hypertension and obesity, you are certain to pass your medical. The kind of medical condition that will make you fail your medical is the sort whose maintenance will cost above 20,000 CAD per year, in which case the public health insurance in Canada will not be able to cover it.

When I went for my medical last two months, that's April 2021, I thought I was going to fail the medical. I travelled a long distance by bus a day before the medicals; because the distance was long, I arrived in my city late at night and couldn't sleep until 1 am. My sleep was just for five hours or less, and I had to be up by 5 to prepare for the medical which was slated for 8 am. When I got to the clinic, my BP was around 90/160. And when I mentioned to the nurses that I had PKD, was hypertensive, and that I was taking daily BP drugs, they were shocked, and couldn't fathom how I was ever going to pass the medical examination. However, the consultant at the clinic assured me, upon physical examination, that she didn't think my situation was enough to make me fail my medical.

The medical has recently been updated, and from what I see in my GCMS Notes: I have "No health impairment sufficient to prevent admission [into Canada] for medical reasons under section 38(1)(a)."

Although no two persons' situations are the same, I am painstakingly taking out my time to detail my personal experience so as to help you calm your nerves and patiently wait for the outcome of your medical with the utmost hope that it'll be: passed. I wish all the best, dear.

 

[mohibun]

Update: I have passed my medical exam. Felt like I was worried for a pretty petty reason. Thank you to everyone for sharing your experiences and insights. I appreciate it!

 

[richardsmile]

After reading your post where you mentioned your blood pressure during your medical exam was 170/100 and upon seeing that, you were asked to visit a cardiologist referred by the medical centre, I think you were scammed because IRCC does NOT allow panel physicians to refer you for further test unless IRCC RMO (Regional Medical Officer) asks them to. This is to prevent panel physicians to get kickbacks by referring clients for unnecessary tests.