Pacemaker

I had a dual chamber pacemaker placed in RA. And RV on August 20th for complete heart lock. I am 100% paced . But. This morning I woke with a headache , took my B/P and it is dangerously high. I belong to Kaiser permanente . I saw on the post that this not unusual. I have had normal B/P prior the implant and hope will not need pills for life . Since this Sunday will wait till tomorrow when the pacemaker clinic opens. Or do you feel I need to go to the Er.

3 Comments

High BP

by Good Dog - 2015-08-23 11:08:34

I think that if it is sudden onset of dangerously high blood pressure, then you should go to ER. When in doubt, err on the side of conservatism.

Dave

Numbers?

by Grateful Heart - 2015-08-23 11:08:49


What is dangerously high?

Grateful Heart

ER

by Tracey_E - 2015-08-24 01:08:13

Dangerously high = do not wait, go be seen now. Do you want to risk a stroke? Pacing has little to do with blood pressure. It just makes the heart beat faster.

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