Aggressive Blood pressure lowering does not prevent AF re-occurrence.

[dmac4646]

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Interesting as I have head a few people say that GPs have recommended aggressive lowering...

[Finvola]

I wonder if GP's are trying to reduce the stroke risk posed by high blood pressure? This is one of the factors involved in 'the company which AF keeps'.

[BobD Volunteer in reply to Finvola]

I'm with you on that Finvola. High BP is bad for one whatever and can add to the burden. Thinking has changed over the years as well. When I was younger they thought 100+ your age over 90 was fine but "they" now consider anything over 130/80 as high. Doesn't suit me as I feel dizzy much under that! ha ha.

[dmac4646 in reply to Finvola]

In the cases I was talking about it was to see if the AF was controlled better - and this was the reason for the test in the attachment.