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What Causes Uncontrolled Blood Pressure Post Back Surgery?

My dad had just had back surgery yesterday. He already has high blood pressure problems especially he has to work really hard to control it. Today it is spiking at 195/86. They give him medicine it goes down to 168/86 within 3 hours it is back up to 195/86. What to do. I am a bit concerned.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
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Hello,

Post surgery high blood pressure is common and can require step up BP medication. Kindly consult your treating physician regarding same.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist
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What Causes Uncontrolled Blood Pressure Post Back Surgery?

Hello, Post surgery high blood pressure is common and can require step up BP medication. Kindly consult your treating physician regarding same. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap, Cardiologist