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Old May 09, 2020, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Daonnachd View Post
ECT went well. My blood pressure was below 100 for both numbers, lower than I can remember it being since starting ECT. The IV stick was quick and painless. My pdoc there at the hospital is first class. When I awoke in Recovery I had a very attentive nurse. Then, of course, I got my double espresso.

... And as soon as I got home I did the dishes.
Years of cardiac exercise probably helped set your pressure set point low. You are extremely fortunate, as we now know BP is the single greatest predictor of serious cardiac issues long term.

Can't do ECT sans espresso, huh? Norcal guy...
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