BPs and Pulse

Discussion created by anaussiemom on Jan 25, 2019
Latest reply on Jan 27, 2019 by Mandolinrain

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I have been scared straight. I have been thru so much heart ache with tobacco addiciton> One would think I would have learned something. NO, I have to go thru BP sky high, to be to scared to smoke.    I want this fear to stick. Yep I crave but not for long periods of times but a lot. 10 days in, almost another day won.

Just wanna know BP is still high. Not as bad though. My pulse has been running about 62?   Am I kinda like pre-dead?

Kinda kidding kinda not. I am fookin" scared straight.   I want to keep that fear. Yesterday was a big all time low, depressed state. I felt and still do that is my my BP med. To much diuretic. Pulse still low Idk.   Not looking for medical advice.

Just anyone else get low pulse?

Pre-dead Kim

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Sootie Jan 25, 2019 7:09 PM
Well- I run a low pulse and a low BP all the time. It's just me......I always have. Doctors don't seem to think its a problem-----although I will confess I don't "do doctors" much. But when I absolutely HAVE to -----I do always have a low pulse and BP.
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- millon03 @ Sootie on Jan 26, 2019 9:00 AM
  Same with me, very low BP & pulse. I think it is common in women.
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Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 Jan 25, 2019 7:17 PM
Hopefully they will get your meds regulated soon - keep after them until they do. We all know that smoking would only make your situation worse. Keeping you in my prayers Kim.
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- anaussiemom @ Jennifer-Quit-05-01-14 on Jan 25, 2019 7:30 PM
  I have had high blood pressure, for way to long. I never had a reading like last week though. I thank God for being with the Surgeon I was with. <3
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  - elvan @ anaussiemom on Jan 25, 2019 8:04 PM
    I have a very slow pulse and LOW blood pressure. A pulse of 62 is usually a sign of an athlete, my husband has high blood pressure and they are thrilled when his pulse is slow because it is less of a strain on his heart. Still on call for the cardiac cath...tick, tock, tick, tock. SO annoying. I know they don't work on weekends so I KNOW it won't be Monday...beyond that, I have no idea. You sound MUCH better tonight, Kim. I am happy for that.
    Hugs,
    Ellen
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    - anaussiemom @ elvan on Jan 25, 2019 8:30 PM
      Still on call for the cardiac cath...? I dont know what you mean? Are you or hubby having surgery?
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      - elvan @ anaussiemom on Jan 25, 2019 8:37 PM
        Yikes, not ME. He is going to have the cath and then PROBABLY a stent and he will have to stay overnight. I HATE being on call.
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        anaussiemom @ elvan on Jan 25, 2019 9:08 PM
        oh I see. So you are waiting for a when? I see.
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jconfusion Jan 25, 2019 8:49 PM
meditation helps lower my bp and calms us down. good luck!
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Marilyn.H.July.14.14. Jan 25, 2019 8:54 PM
Humongous caring hug from me to you dear Kim along with lots of good thoughts and prayers .....
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Mandolinrain Jan 25, 2019 9:16 PM
Thinking about you as I get ready to turn in this evening and keeping you in my prayers.
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- anaussiemom @ Mandolinrain on Jan 25, 2019 9:27 PM
  Thank you. Also getting ready to ship your awesome lovely sketch to Kelz in Australia. With 7 boxes of crappy sugary cereal! Lord that girl!!
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anaussiemom Jan 25, 2019 9:30 PM
Pre-dead was a cute expression, I heard from a movie yesterday. Trying to get out of my dark emotional state yesterday. Think it is called The Last Laugh" They were talking about the aged saying the word OLD' Dreyfuss, says no no we don't say old here" We say Pre-dead" Think that was one of the few things that made me giggle*
Just an FYI (off the wall me ) hehe
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Giulia Jan 26, 2019 1:35 AM
My normal pulse when sitting at my desk is in the 60s, but my BP can be high even so. I'm not nearly as concerned about my pulse rate as I am about my BP. For me it goes up and down like a yoyo, Atmy doctor's office the other day it was like 150 something over 80 something as I recall. Last night before bed after doing a meditation recommended here it was 123/74 with a pulse of 58. At this moment when I just took it, it was 106/65 with a pulse of 67. I'm learning that the 4/7/8 breathing and this new meditation is helping. Have you tried any of the breathing techniques or meditations? Try them. Some work. Some don't Take what you like and leave rest.....
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- anaussiemom @ Giulia on Jan 26, 2019 10:11 AM
  According to my primary doc. Your BP can change over 100 x a day. Which mine surely does. But I run high, smoking" and just part of who I am.
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sweetplt Jan 26, 2019 7:35 AM
Hi Kim ... I am glad and proud of you for not smoking, Welcome to double digits. This happened to me on last quit my boss got worse after quit, however my pulse was high too. Between medicine, meditation and lots of walks, it did get better, but took time. Gotcha in my heart that better days are ahead. Colleen
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- sweetplt @ sweetplt on Jan 27, 2019 8:13 AM
  Not boss but bp hate spell check
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Barbscloud Jan 26, 2019 10:17 AM
That didn't sound low to me. Mayo Clinic:

A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute.
Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute.

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- anaussiemom @ Barbscloud on Jan 26, 2019 10:19 AM
  40? I would probably be more than pre-dead
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Barbara145 Jan 26, 2019 10:23 AM
A low pulse is usually a sign of a healthy heart. I read an article recently that said lung patients who have a slow pulse live longer. Probably true for everyone. Feel better.
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- elvan @ Barbara145 on Jan 26, 2019 7:30 PM
  Barbara145 I have a pulse rate in the 40's at rest. Sometimes, it scares me because there is not a whole lot of room to drop. Same with my blood pressure but, hey, maybe that is why I am alive. I would be a whole lot happier if my lungs were in better condition.
  Ellen
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  - jconfusion @ elvan on Jan 26, 2019 7:45 PM
    my blood pressure is 120/75 I don't worry about my pulse at rest which is important but im at like 60- 80?
    but im 38 too lol
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Giulia Jan 26, 2019 9:27 PM
You know what? Think about it this way, as I have of late. Or don't. The more beats per minute, the more beats you're using up and the less beats you have left. So to my mind, the lower beats per minute are gonna keep you alive a lot longer. I also think of it - since the heart is a muscle, just like any other muscle we have, the more we can exercise it (in a good way), the less it will atrophy. Runners have low heart beats per minute because they're exercising that muscle. I had a really great low normal heartbeat (and BP) when I was running.

What several above me have said is true: "a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness." Obviously if you get to a comatose stage that wouldn't be true! And of course certain drugs you're taking might also influence the low heartbeat/pulse rate and that - one would need to pay special attention to.

But Ellen - a pulse rate in your 40s at rest. I think you're gonna live forever! You must be relaxed .... yogi master time.

jconfusion Your BP stats are a "consummation to be wished by many of us!" Be happy!

One other thing to think about - my normal body temperature is one degree or more LESS than what is considered "normal." My normal body temp is 97.6. I figure if I go up to 100, I've gone way past my norm as compared to someone who has a 98.6 norm. We are all different. And not all "norms" are the same.

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- anaussiemom @ Giulia on Jan 26, 2019 9:35 PM
  alrighty!!
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- jconfusion @ Giulia on Jan 26, 2019 10:45 PM
  lol ive had nurses tell me I hve the healthiest bp at the free clinic a couple of times lol. meditation is my secret, I don't eat right I drink a lot of water buti was 333 at that time too so go figure lol
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Mandolinrain Jan 27, 2019 8:28 AM
This is on MAYO CLINIC site, maybe this will help calm you ? I used to be a runner and my pulse was always in the 50's then. Now it's more like mid to high 60's.
Bradycardia
Symptoms & causes
Diagnosis & treatment
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Overview
Bradycardia is a slower than normal heart rate. The hearts of adults at rest usually beat between 60 and 100 times a minute. If you have bradycardia (brad-e-KAHR-dee-uh), your heart beats fewer than 60 times a minute.
Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart doesn't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. For some people, however, bradycardia doesn't cause symptoms or complications.

An implanted pacemaker can correct bradycardia and help your heart maintain an appropriate rate.
Bradycardia care at Mayo Clinic

Symptoms
If you have bradycardia, your brain and other organs might not get enough oxygen, possibly causing these symptoms:
Near-fainting or fainting (syncope)
Dizziness or lightheadedness
Fatigue
Shortness of breath
Chest pains
Confusion or memory problems
Easily tiring during physical activity
When a slow heart rate is normal
A resting heart rate slower than 60 beats a minute is normal for some people, particularly healthy young adults and trained athletes. For them, bradycardia isn't considered a health problem.
When to see a doctor
A number of conditions can cause signs and symptoms of bradycardia. It's important to get a prompt, accurate diagnosis and appropriate care. See your doctor if you or your child has symptoms of bradycardia.
If you faint, have difficulty breathing or have chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, get emergency care or call 911 or your local emergency number. Seek emergency care for anyone with these symptoms.
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Causes
Normal heartbeat

Bradycardia

Bradycardia can be caused by:
Heart tissue damage related to aging
Damage to heart tissues from heart disease or heart attack
Heart disorder present at birth (congenital heart defect)
Infection of heart tissue (myocarditis)
A complication of heart surgery
Underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism)
Imbalance of chemicals in the blood, such as potassium or calcium
Repeated disruption of breathing during sleep (obstructive sleep apnea)
Inflammatory disease, such as rheumatic fever or lupus
Medications, including some drugs for other heart rhythm disorders, high blood pressure and psychosis
Electrical circuitry of the heart
Your heart comprises four chambers — two upper (atria) and two lower (ventricles). A natural pacemaker (the sinus node), situated in the right atrium, normally controls your heart rhythm by producing electrical impulses that initiate each heartbeat.
These electrical impulses travel across the atria, causing them to contract and pump blood into the ventricles. Then these impulses arrive at a cluster of cells called the atrioventricular (AV) node.
The AV node transmits the signal to a collection of cells called the bundle of His. These cells transmit the signal down a left branch serving the left ventricle and a right branch serving the right ventricle, which causes the ventricles to contract and pump blood — the right ventricle sending oxygen-poor blood to the lungs and the left ventricle sending oxygen-rich blood to the body.
Bradycardia occurs when electrical signals slow down or are blocked.
Sinus node problems
Bradycardia often starts in the sinus node. A slow heart rate might occur because the sinus node:
Discharges electrical impulses slower than is normal
Pauses or fails to discharge at a regular rate
Discharges an electrical impulse that's blocked before causing the atria to contract
In some people, the sinus node problems result in alternating slow and fast heart rates (bradycardia-tachycardia syndrome).
Heart block (atrioventricular block)
Bradycardia can also occur because electrical signals transmitted through the atria aren't transmitted to the ventricles (heart block, or atrioventricular block).
Heart blocks are classified based on the degree to which signals from the atria reach your heart's main pumping chambers (ventricles).
First-degree heart block. In the mildest form, all electrical signals from the atria reach the ventricles, but the signal is slowed. First-degree heart block rarely causes symptoms and usually needs no treatment if there's no other abnormality in electrical signal conduction.
Second-degree heart block. Not all electrical signals reach the ventricles. Some beats are "dropped," resulting in a slower and sometimes irregular rhythm.
Third-degree (complete) heart block. None of the electrical impulses from the atria reaches the ventricles. When this happens, a natural pacemaker takes over, but this results in slow and sometimes unreliable electrical impulses to control the beat of the ventricles.
Risk factors
Age
A key risk factor for bradycardia is age. Heart problems, which are often associated with bradycardia, are more common in older adults.
Risk factors related to heart disease
Bradycardia is often associated with damage to heart tissue from some type of heart disease.
Therefore, factors that increase your risk of heart disease can also increase the risk of bradycardia. Lifestyle changes or medical treatment might decrease the risk of heart disease associated with the following factors:
High blood pressure
Smoking
Heavy alcohol use
Recreational drug use
Psychological stress or anxiety
Complications
If bradycardia causes symptoms, possible complications can include:
Frequent fainting spells
Inability of the heart to pump enough blood (heart failure)
Sudden cardiac arrest or sudden death
Prevention
The most effective way to prevent bradycardia is to reduce your risk of developing heart disease. If you already have heart disease, monitor it and follow your treatment plan to lower your risk of bradycardia.
Prevent heart disease
Treat or eliminate risk factors that may lead to heart disease. Take the following steps:
Exercise and eat a healthy diet. Live a heart-healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly and eating a healthy, low-fat, low-salt, low-sugar diet that's rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
Maintain a healthy weight. Being overweight increases your risk of developing heart disease.
Keep blood pressure and cholesterol under control. Make lifestyle changes and take medications as prescribed to correct high blood pressure (hypertension) or high cholesterol.
Don't smoke. If you smoke and can't quit on your own, talk to your doctor about strategies or programs to help you break a smoking habit.
If you drink, do so in moderation. For healthy adults, that means up to one drink a day for women of all ages and men older than age 65, and up to two drinks a day for men age 65 and younger.
Ask your doctor if your condition means you should avoid alcohol. If you can't control your alcohol use, talk to your doctor about a program to quit drinking and manage other behaviors related to alcohol abuse.
Don't use recreational drugs. Talk to your doctor about an appropriate program for you if you need help ending recreational drug use.
Manage stress. Avoid unnecessary stress and learn coping techniques to handle normal stress in a healthy way.
Go to scheduled checkups. Have regular physical exams and report signs or symptoms to your doctor.
Monitor and treat existing heart disease
If you already have heart disease, there are steps you can take to lower your risk of developing bradycardia or another heart rhythm disorder:
Follow the plan. Be sure you understand your treatment plan, and take all medications as prescribed.
Report changes immediately. If your symptoms change or worsen or you develop new symptoms, tell your doctor immediately.

By Mayo Clinic Staff
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BPs and Pulse

Outcomes

Bradycardia

Overview

Symptoms

When a slow heart rate is normal

When to see a doctor

Causes

Normal heartbeat

Bradycardia

Electrical circuitry of the heart

Sinus node problems

Heart block (atrioventricular block)

Risk factors

Age

Risk factors related to heart disease

Complications

Prevention

Prevent heart disease

Monitor and treat existing heart disease

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