If you always have good normal, low blood pressure, are you likely absent of heart disease?
September 10th, 2007 | by admin |Jim J asked:
I’ve been monitoring my BP for the past few months. My overall average is 118/76, normal. I know there are other factors for having heart disease, but isn’t it normally indicative of a good strong normal heart? I do get daily papiltations, but have had those for years. They freak me out, last about 5 seconds, but never any pain.
Alvin
I’ve been monitoring my BP for the past few months. My overall average is 118/76, normal. I know there are other factors for having heart disease, but isn’t it normally indicative of a good strong normal heart? I do get daily papiltations, but have had those for years. They freak me out, last about 5 seconds, but never any pain.
Alvin
5 Responses to “If you always have good normal, low blood pressure, are you likely absent of heart disease?”
By Jim on Sep 11, 2007 | Reply
Like most things concerned with your health there are two main components. Your life style and your heritage. So, if you think you are in good shape thats grand. But, you really should know your families medical history.
By Susan Yarrawonga on Sep 13, 2007 | Reply
If your blood pressure is normal, as yours is, then your likelihood of getting heart disease is less than that of a person who suffers from high blood pressure.
By mutantalbino on Sep 14, 2007 | Reply
Likely absent, yes. Absolutely absent, absolutely not.
I had BP readings like that when I was admitted to the hospital for 5 weeks due to heart disease.
Are those palpitations trying to tell you something? There is such a thing as a silent heart attack (no pain).
Get it checked out.
By Stubertsmom on Sep 14, 2007 | Reply
Think of your heart as a house. In order for your heart to be in good working order, you need many system to be in order.
The plumbing system is like the veins and arteries that bring blood to the heart.
The electrical system is like the electrical system that controls the rhythm of your heart.
The muscle of you heart is like the walls that provide strength and support to your heart.(cause blood pressure).
Just like when your electricity has a problem, that doesn’t mean your plumbing is bad, but if left untreated it will certainly affect other systems.
Palpitations are related to problems with the electrical system and left untreated make cause problems to other parts of your heart. The first thing to do is to identify the irregular heart rhythm that is causing the palpitations. Any Dr. can order a test called event recorder or holter monitor which will record you heart beat during episodes of palpitations. Once they have that information, palpitations can be treated or you can be refered to a Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist if needed.
Depending on the irregular rhythm, palpitions can be any where from little concern to potentially fatal and should be evaluated.
By james a on Sep 16, 2007 | Reply
The source of the source of the palpatations must be deadly low blood pressure does not in any way shape or form guarantee you will not in any way shape or form guarantee you can also have heart attack from palpitations which are electrical rhythmsthere are.
The palpatations must be found by wearing 24 hour moniter.
The source of the source of the palpatations must be found by wearing 24 hour moniter.