Blood pressure.

[PhyllisK]

I have been in AF since Thursday and thought I was in control of same, via relaxation and medication.

Early this morning I awoke feeling very uncomfortable, took my blood pressure and found it to be in what I consider the danger zone, I usually have a resting pulse of 55ish.. I haven't experienced this symptom before and would value any information.

PhylK

[BobD Volunteer]

You don't say what it was so I can't comment.

Bob

[PhyllisK in reply to BobD]

Hi Bob, thank you for your fast response to my question. My BP was 172/140/126. It is the 140 that gave me cause for concern. It did respond to medication but made me feel as though I had fought three rounds with Mike Tyson. I have tried to contact the cardiology nurse but Monday is a difficult day for contact! PhylK

[BobD Volunteer]

Hi Phyllis . I remember finding that my BP went UP when I was in AF. My all time world record was 220/175 with HR of 220! That was the morning after my first ablation and really got the doctors attention. I had DOCTORS checking me every 20 minutes and a nurse by my bed. I thought they expected me to explode.lol My reasoning was that if blood flow was reduced due to the AF then the body raised the pressure to get it to the places that needed it? We all react differently as we know so there is no hard and fast rule and many people find their BP falls when in AF. Mine goes up and down like a fiddlers elbow (polite version) even when I don;t have AF

Bob

[PhyllisK in reply to BobD]

Cheers Bob,

I will remember not to panic if I should have a repeat hike in my BP. I have an absolute horror at the thought of the possibility of a stroke and I guess that was on my mind, thank you once again.

Phyl.

[Hidden in reply to PhyllisK]

Hi Phyllis __ if I was you I would get checked out at GP or AE if you are still in AF and your BP and heart rate is soaring. At least ring for advice. Sandra

[forestoke]

Go to triarge at hospital then you have a record and could have it shocked back if it doesn't subside. They will look after you and your in the right place , good luck

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My very stubborn hubby has high blood pressure (not AF, that's my lucky prize)... I took his BP on a cuff thing when we were on holiday in a gadget shop and it was, I recall, 220 over 140. I told him to lie down and I'd call an ambulance and he laughed heartily - and did so for the next six months while I nagged and took his BP daily. He's now on tablets (nagging worked in the end) but it just shows you that the body can withstand these sorts of things better than we sometimes think.