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Suggest Treatment For High Pulse Rate When BP Is 120/78?

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Posted on Mon, 13 Jul 2015
Question: My dad is 83 his blood presure is good 120 over78 but is pulse has been high for the past 3 weeks, 120ish. Is this presure abnormly high, if so what could the cause be?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
The Blood Pressure is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

The blood pressure is normal. If the pulse is transiently high then there is no worry if it comes back to normal after a while. If he is taking any blood pressure medications then beta blockers can be added with or instead of another medication, if the heart rate is persistently in the range of 120. An EKG can also be advised to have more concrete information regarding the rate and rhythm of the heart and especially if your father is symptomatic with the raised pulse. By symptoms , I mean if he has chest pain , shortness of breath ,confusion , vertigo/dizziness.

Let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Suggest Treatment For High Pulse Rate When BP Is 120/78?

Brief Answer: The Blood Pressure is normal Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern The blood pressure is normal. If the pulse is transiently high then there is no worry if it comes back to normal after a while. If he is taking any blood pressure medications then beta blockers can be added with or instead of another medication, if the heart rate is persistently in the range of 120. An EKG can also be advised to have more concrete information regarding the rate and rhythm of the heart and especially if your father is symptomatic with the raised pulse. By symptoms , I mean if he has chest pain , shortness of breath ,confusion , vertigo/dizziness. Let me know if you have any query Wishing you best of health Thanks Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil