Spine compression cancer,not taking bp medicine as got too low in bed. 79yrs had carotid stroke 3yrs ago.blood pressure in wheelchair before lunch 153/106 pulse 56 and 5 mins later 142/117 pulse 116 gp in uk said no concern related to condition,true

Abnormal rhythm: That's a drastic change in bp and heart rate. If you could check your pulse during that time, I wonder if it would have been irregular which would be suspicious of paroxsysmal atrial fibrillation. An EKG at that time would be decisive. If this persists or occurs often, an outpatient heart monitor would be most helpful when pulse is rapid. A Fib and hypertension are serious issues and need treatme