Hypertension caused by Pacemaker ?

[AAF]

On Aug. 7, 2009 I had a dual chamber, rate adaptive pacemaker implanted.  The surgery was successful, but I became hypertensive  within 12 hours after the  implant with a reading of 160+/80 which rose to 203/93.   I was given medication to reduce my blood pressure which did eventually drop to about 145/75 .  I was discharged and prescribed 10 mg. of Lisinopril daily.  However, my bp has remained high at 177-155/93-74.  Before the implant it was 140-125/70-62.  The pacemaker is set to pace at 50-130 bpm.  Has anyone had a similar experience of their bp undergoing a significant increase in bp after an implant and, if so, what was done to overcome the increase ?  I would appreciate a comment from anyone on this.  I will be seeing the cardiologist on Aug. 19.  Thanks in advance for your help.

AAF

[AAF]

Thanks for your reply.  My goal is to reduce my BP to my preimplant levels.  Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor.  I have been monitoring my BP since returning home and it does seem to be returning to my normal values,  but it took 4 days.  My concern was why my BP rose as strongly as it did.  

AAF

[Jerry_NJ]

I do not have any direct experience, but I think you need to get your BP a bit lower.

I don't know, nor have I looked up, what Lisinopril is, but assume it is a beta blocker.  I take a generic BB called Metoprolol, which you may want to discuss with your doctor if your medication costs could benefit from the usually lower cost of a generic drug.