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What Causes An Elevation In The BP Level After Placing A VP Shunt?
I have a ventricular shunt due to hydrocephalus I am having problems for the past several months with my blood pressure being too high my family Dr is sending me for several blood tests to rule out other things but I m concerned this may be caused by my shunt
The increased blood pressure (bp) you are facing for the last months after placing VP shunt could be due to: - shunt itself - thyroid issues - stress/anxiety - other cardiac issues
Yes, you need to run further tests to determine the right cause. Meanwhile, keep monitoring your bp, record the results for future reference.
All the best.
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What Causes An Elevation In The BP Level After Placing A VP Shunt?
Hi, I understand your concern. The increased blood pressure (bp) you are facing for the last months after placing VP shunt could be due to: - shunt itself - thyroid issues - stress/anxiety - other cardiac issues Yes, you need to run further tests to determine the right cause. Meanwhile, keep monitoring your bp, record the results for future reference. All the best.