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What Causes Atrial Fibrillation When BP Is 117/87?
Question: My BP is 117/87 with a pulse of 90. I have been referred to a cardiologist who does ablations, but I can't get in with him until the 14th of July. I have been in a-fib three times the past week in three different admittances.
Brief Answer:
You can wait
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The query seems to convey to me that you need to know whether something can be done for high BP.
I think you don't need any medicines for the blood pressure. a BP below 140 is quite acceptable. even by old guidelines it is a very good blood pressure and within normal range.
So no need to start BP medicines. we will have to wait for the doctor and meanwhile wait for diltizem to act.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
You can wait
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your message. I think I can help you. The query seems to convey to me that you need to know whether something can be done for high BP.
I think you don't need any medicines for the blood pressure. a BP below 140 is quite acceptable. even by old guidelines it is a very good blood pressure and within normal range.
So no need to start BP medicines. we will have to wait for the doctor and meanwhile wait for diltizem to act.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So my BP being 117/78 with a pulse of 100 is okay? Also, is it okay when it gets to 137/97 with a pulse of 110?
Brief Answer:
Wait for ablation specialist
Detailed Answer:
the heart rate is hog due to AF. We have to wait for ablation specialist for the heart rate control.
the blood pressure variation is there. but it's nearly within normal range. So you don't need to get anxious about the BP.
at the current BP starting BP medicine can be counter productive.
Wait for ablation specialist
Detailed Answer:
the heart rate is hog due to AF. We have to wait for ablation specialist for the heart rate control.
the blood pressure variation is there. but it's nearly within normal range. So you don't need to get anxious about the BP.
at the current BP starting BP medicine can be counter productive.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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