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Increased BP after ablation

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Had rf ablation on 1/31. Since then I've noticed a significant increase in BP. The EP said there is no connection, but various websites indicate it's not unusual for this to happen.

Wondering if anyone has experienced this? Otherwise I was told the ablation went well and Kardia shows NSR.

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mav7

Is your BP above normal ?

Can’t post links, but do some research on how to take BP for the most accurate reading and let us know results.

Also, I don’t have the info handy but hopefully someone will post what to expect after an ablation.

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JOY2THEWORLD49

Hi Karrog

You have been through a procedure.

It may be you unconsciously anxious as to how it went and doing too much checking.

cheri jOY

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SaxoBill

I had my ablation 5 weeks ago and I'm doing fine now. I also read about cases of increased BP. Saying that I decided not to check my BP anymore. When I did in the past if the reading was slightly off it just set me in to a panic. I always gave extra weight to the ones that were occasionally higher rather than the vast majority that were normal. I decided to let things be. I now believe I'll know if things are really bad by symptoms as opposed to a reading. Had my HA a year ago so I've had time to get used to my new body. With time you'll know how you are. My advise would be leave the monitor to the doctors etc. Good luck

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Ppiman

I suspect it is a result of the ablation and will settle. Also, anxiety will be naturally higher so you might have developed your very own home “white coat syndrome”. I get this at the sight of a sphygmomanometer! It takes me three readings a couple of minutes apart while sitting at a table, arm on a cushion, looking at the sky to get a stable reading!

Steve

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trevs7

Hi Karrog,

My BP increased after my 1st ablation (especially the diastolic). I used to read low 80 but it shot up to high 90's. It took a while, but it did eventually settle back down.

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karrog

Thanks to all for your helpful posts. My first ablation (cryo) was in 2015. The comparison between then and now is remarkable. No pre- 3D image of heart, no Lovenox, out patient vs overnight stay, and mostly no after effects other than higher than normal BP.

Advice about putting BP device away for a while is spot-on. Not too happy about the blanking period, I miss working out and long walks but I understand the importance of taking it easy. Card games never appealed to me!

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