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Are BP Of 115/77 And Pulse Of 53 Causes For Concern?

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Posted on Fri, 7 Jul 2017
Question: Hi. I have just checked my blood pressure 3 times and it is coming in at 115/77 with a pulse rate of 53 beats per min. Is this ok I am a 70yer old male
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Answered by Dr. Rishu Saxena (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to worry unless you are symptomatic.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query!

Blood pressure has been classified into five categories according to JACC.

Normal blood pressure < 120/80 mmhg
the pre-hypertensive stage is 120-139/80-89 mmhg
grade 1 (mild ) is 140-159/90-99 mmhg
grade 2 (moderate ) is 160-179/100-109 mmhg
above that range, is severe hypertension.

Your blood pressure is perfectly normal.

At an age of 70 a heart rate lower then 50 should be alarming, however, if it's in between 50-60/minute I don't feel that there is a need to worry unless you are symptomatic like you have any dizziness, weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath or chest discomfort/pains.

Hope I answered your query, follow-ups are most welcome.

Thanks.
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Are BP Of 115/77 And Pulse Of 53 Causes For Concern?

Brief Answer: No need to worry unless you are symptomatic. Detailed Answer: Hi dear, Thanks for choosing HealthcareMagic for your query! Blood pressure has been classified into five categories according to JACC. Normal blood pressure < 120/80 mmhg the pre-hypertensive stage is 120-139/80-89 mmhg grade 1 (mild ) is 140-159/90-99 mmhg grade 2 (moderate ) is 160-179/100-109 mmhg above that range, is severe hypertension. Your blood pressure is perfectly normal. At an age of 70 a heart rate lower then 50 should be alarming, however, if it's in between 50-60/minute I don't feel that there is a need to worry unless you are symptomatic like you have any dizziness, weakness, fatigue, shortness of breath or chest discomfort/pains. Hope I answered your query, follow-ups are most welcome. Thanks.