Is It Normal for Blood Pressure to Be High After Anesthesia?
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Postoperative hypertension is a very common complication, with incidence rates reported between 4% and 35% depending on the study and type of surgery. This frequently leads to the question, “Is it normal for blood pressure to be high after anesthesia?” The answer is complex, involving the body's natural stress response to surgery, the effects of anesthetic drugs, and a patient's individual health factors.
