IBD does increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune disorder makes all of us, especially those taking antibiotics and immunosuppressants, prone to infection by viruses, fungi/yeast, and other bacterias. That being said, I can’t really offer much insight and can only wish you the best in the diagnostic testing and with your treatment and hopefully rapid recovery.
Because of my IBD, I was recommended by my PCP to have a stress test when I turned 50. Last year, I had a repeat stress test and echocardiogram after failing the repeat stress test. I felt great during the stress test and didn’t even break a sweat, but 4 minutes 30 seconds into it, my blood pressure spiked up to 220/120. I asked the tech to let me keep going because I felt good but she declined and terminated the test. My first failed stress test. I then went for the echocardiogram which looked normal. I was told to lose weight, exercise, cut back on salt, take fish oil capsules daily and keep my BP under 135/85 which I have mostly done. The BP and not my heart is the issue.
Good luck and keep us posted.