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Does A Pacemaker Cause Elevated Blood Pressure Levels?
I have a pacemaker and ICD as the result of VT that occurred after a period of magnesium depletion. I ordinarily have had low to normal bp— the envy of most. But now I record bp of 140/90 occasionally. Can this be the result of my pacemaker? The doc originally thought I had sick sinus syndrom and installed a pacemaker. But when I had my second VT, the pacer captured the information and revealed I needed a ICD. I also underwent a successful ablation. I’m not convinced I now need the pm especially since I my EP said I DONT have sss.
Thu, 4 Oct 2018
Hi,
Pacemaker won't cause elevation of blood pressure. Elevation of blood pressure may be due to salt intake or insufficient anti-hypertensive drug intake or secondary hypertension. So please consult your cardiologist/ physician they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Pacemaker won't cause elevation of blood pressure. Elevation of blood pressure may be due to salt intake or insufficient anti-hypertensive drug intake or secondary hypertension. So please consult your cardiologist/ physician they will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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