Is High BP A Cause For Concern While Undergoing Surgeries?

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2015

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Question : Hi I have blood of 180/80, just back from doctor already on lopresser. He prescribed new medicine to use with lopresser. I have multiple autoimmune disorders, LUPUS, RA, Phospolitic Antiboties (clotting disorder), this is very high 99%+ on reading. I am concerned and scheduled to have two surgeries back to back. Spinal Fusion, and thyroid removal. Any thoughts

Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
2 or more drugs needed / good control must before surgery

Detailed Answer:
Hi friend
Welcome to Health Care Magic

You certainly need a second drug / probably a third too – most people need three drugs / some even a fourth… We aim for an upper figure (Systolic) to be 140 or less / to 130
You may also need assessment of kidney function, as a routine, when the pressure is up…
Your surgery cannot be done at this level of pressure – you will have to wait until it is controlled
You seem to be in good hands… Keep following up with your doctor

Good luck
God bless you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar