Blood pressure post ablation

[Timsywhimsy]

Hi all, so I’m three weeks post ablation for svt and my blood pressure is a little higher than it was before. I was on beta blockers for three months prior so it was obviously really low then, but it’s higher now than pre beta blockers. Is this a post ablation thing or am I just developing high blood pressure! It’s the diastolic that’s up to 90. Thanks for any thoughts

[BobD Volunteer]

Along with raised heart rate this sounds normal. Have you read our fact sheet on recovery? See pinned posts.

Your heart has had a lot to contend with and will take quite a few months to fully recover. Worry is your worst enemy right now.

[KMRobbo]

NOT medically trained but , Don't worry - my BP was up until I realised that the afib & subsequent flutter ablations really had worked and was told i could coMe off the drugs. So despite stopping the diltiazem, my blood pressure went DOWN!

Best wishes

[cuore]

You are lucky. My blood pressure went down when in AF. Now after my third ablation my blood pressure is through the roof.