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Is A Pulse Rate Of 72 Per Minute A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016

Question: Hi my husband 43 years old he said his heartbeat low i check his blood presure heart is 72 what we should do

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (8 minutes later)

Hello dear. Heart beat of 72 per minute is good. If the blood pressure is below 140/90 mm Hg, then no need to worry. However if he is having any symptom like chest pain or dizziness please visit a doctor.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (3 minutes later)

Okey doctor thank you so much

Answered by Dr. Deepak Sundriyal (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hell dear. It is normal.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again. It is normal to have a heartbeat of 72 per min. Normal heartbeat varies between 60 to 100 beats per minute.
Blood pressure should be between 100 to 140 by 60 to 90 mm Hg.
However if patient is symptomatic for any dizziness, vertigo or chest pain or palpitations he must visit a doctor.
Thanks and regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad