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Is BP Of 135/95 And Pulse Rate Of 75 Normal?
Question: I got up 30minutes ago. I have been using Omron to check blood pressure since. averaging 135 over 95 with pulse at 75. These figures have been happening more frequently lately. Normally diastolic is 180 and pulse inhigh 50's or low 60's. Since overdoing ice chipping in driveway last winter, my chest sometime has what I call fatigue; sometimes moreso than others. This morning the slight fatigue happened after getting up, doing just a few things like dressing , opening shades etc, what I call "for no reason". e-mail XXXX
Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Your diastolic bp is borderline high. Our target bp for your age is <140/90mm Hg. So I'll again ask you to monitor it. You do not need medicine currently for it. You just have to decrease the salt intake & do regular exercise. These will control your bp.
For chest heaviness, I'll advise you for cardiac evaluation. I will recommend you for a test called stress echo. It is a very good test to rule out any underlying heart disease. If it is good, than their is nothing to worry from cardiac side.
Coming to pulse rate. Having a pulse rate on lower side is infact good. It controls the metabolism of heart. But I will advise you to get a ECG done to see the rhythm.
I hope these help you.
Thanks & take care
Needs further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Your diastolic bp is borderline high. Our target bp for your age is <140/90mm Hg. So I'll again ask you to monitor it. You do not need medicine currently for it. You just have to decrease the salt intake & do regular exercise. These will control your bp.
For chest heaviness, I'll advise you for cardiac evaluation. I will recommend you for a test called stress echo. It is a very good test to rule out any underlying heart disease. If it is good, than their is nothing to worry from cardiac side.
Coming to pulse rate. Having a pulse rate on lower side is infact good. It controls the metabolism of heart. But I will advise you to get a ECG done to see the rhythm.
I hope these help you.
Thanks & take care
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