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Jump in blood pressure for no apparent reason. 7 wks post ablation.

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afiblady
afiblady

B/p has been creeping up to 80's and 90's diastolic past 2 days. All of a sudden at noon, I got a headache, pulse up to 95(has been 65-70) but regular and b/p went to 176/115. HA was worsening, like a tourniquet on my head.HR still regular but feeling occasional skips.I have a kardia livcor. The only new med was a water pill and 10 meq of potassium. This was the first day I took it.

Went to ER and told nurse I had a pounding HA 176/115 and 7 wks postop ablation. She took HR for less than 10 seconds, said it was regular and go have a seat. An hour and a half later, I left. Still had HA but lessening. B/p is now 140/85 and feeling more skipped beats but still "normal" according to kardia.

Anyone had b/p go "whacko" all of a sudden?

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  • mary_jane64145
    mary_jane64145 afiblady

    Posted

    I went for my one month follow up at the EP Clinic Friday. After the cryoablation I had about three really good weeks without many episodes. However, last week I have had daily episodes. Then I had episodes for 8 days in a row. Apparently, this is not unusual and is to be expected after cryoablation. My blood pressure was high but my ecg showed normal rhythm. They did showed no concern at the BP level.

    I also have the Kardia ALIVE app. That is how I keep track of episodes. Sometimes I question its accuracy. I do know that if it reads that your ecg is "unreadable' or "unclassified" that you can still be in aFib. I had one of Kardia's techs check one of my "unclassified" when I felt like I was in aFib and They sent it back to me with aFib noted. I don't know if the fact that this procedure can take up to four months for the heart to heal is a reason for your blood pressure rising. I wish you well. This experience is not for sissies!

    The next step is to follow up in three months. They said that it can take up to four months before the heart is fully healed and they can determine if further treatment is needed. If aFib continues at that point then we move to the next step, whatever that is.

    • afiblady
      afiblady mary_jane64145

      Posted

      Thank u so much. Your response helps. I have only had one to say unclassified, but I am going to doctor tomorrow and see if I can get recordings to go to his office. a blood pressure that high scared me and it lasted 2-3 hours which makes me doubt the kardia because that is exactly how my afib started but I did not have

      The thumping in my chest like when it first started.

      Thanks again. Best to you.

    • afiblady
      afiblady mary_jane64145

      Posted

      I will mention I am a nurse, but labor and delivery. I know just enough to scare the crap out of myself.

      Thanks again.

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