Yes it may be: It depends on the surgery.There is incresed chance of blood loss during and after the surgery it is advisable to lower systolic to less than 140, if it is elective surgery. Emergency surgery can be done with elevated blood pressure as anesthetist can monitor the blood pressure and keep it under control during surgery and post op BP can be monitored by internist or family physician.
Answered 6/10/2014
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Increased risk: Heart rate of 60 beats/ minute with a blood pressure of 154/92 may increase the risk during surgery. A b.P. Of 120/80 is usually normal and a heart rate of 60-100 is normal range. Risk is more b/c of the hypertension.On the other hand heart rate has not increased to improve the perfusion of tissues + risk of anaesthesia. Opinion of your pcp, surgeon and anaesthesiologist is the most important.
Answered 12/5/2012
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NO: There is no scientific evidence it will cause problems with surgery. But, for the long term, it would be good to get a home BP cuff and follow your BP along. If it is always that high, you should get it treated to prevent long-term problems.
Answered 12/2/2016
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