How to Lower High Blood Pressure After Blood Transfusion

Certain possible complications, such as high blood pressure, come with blood transfusions. When blood volume drastically increases in a short time, the pressure placed on arterial walls increases. High blood pressure causes serious complications such as stroke and heart failure. Lower your blood pressure in several easy steps; the treatment options for this kind of high blood pressure do not differ greatly from those for primary hypertension.

Instructions

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  Take prescribed hypertension medications like diuretics, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers. These drugs relieve the pressure on your arteries and heart, lowering the risk of hypertension-related complications.

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  Eat a careful diet. Avoid red meats and fatty foods; opt for fruits, vegetables and whole grains. This is essential immediately following a blood transfusion, as a spike in blood pressure can place undue strain on the circulatory system.

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  Exercise. Even if you are in a hospital bed for a day or two following the transfusion, get out of bed and walk around. High blood pressure is worsened by inactivity. Once you are released from the hospital, jog or swim regularly to keep your blood pressure in check.