Various BP readings.

[cali111]

I have essential hypertension for well over 30 years and up to last year it was kept under control with Indapamide. Last year I developed AF and my blood pressure rose. After trying various treatments which had unacceptable side effect I now take Spironlactone as well as Indapamide and my pressure is usually OK. I have found that the AF does cause it to fluctuate and so I ignore it unless it is consistently high. Does anyone else have this problem?

I am due to have an ablation on my heart when the clot found dissolves as I am now settled on Warfarin. The Apixiban I was on for a year did not prevent this clot forming. I have to return to the QE at Birmingham in a weeks time and so I hope to get good news. I am also hoping that if I am returned to NSR I will not need the second BP medication as I was able to return just to Indapamide when I had a cardioversion which only lasted for a few days. The EP warned me of this as it was just a tool they use before ablation.

[exDancer]

I can't give any advice, not having any medical knowledge, but it does sound as though you're being well looked after which is good. It all sounds a bit scary but you seem to be very sensible about it all - personally I think I'd be climbing the curtains and sending my BP into outer space!