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What Should Be Normal Blood Pressure Level For An Elderly Person?
Question: my blood pressure today: 119/87, but my pulse, which is usually in the 70's is 104 today?
I want to add that I don't take med's. I ate a home made spaghetti sauce and it had a bit more Cayenne pepper in than I meant to add. Only had very little salt--less than a teaspoon. Also followed with a bit of dark chocolate and my multi-vitamin, Resveratrol and a Probiotic, and Magnesium Citrate. Could the Cayenne have caused, or the chocolate?
I want to add that I don't take med's. I ate a home made spaghetti sauce and it had a bit more Cayenne pepper in than I meant to add. Only had very little salt--less than a teaspoon. Also followed with a bit of dark chocolate and my multi-vitamin, Resveratrol and a Probiotic, and Magnesium Citrate. Could the Cayenne have caused, or the chocolate?
Brief Answer:
Tachycardia is caused by chocolate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You have a slightly elevated HR of 104 bpm which most probably is caused by chocolate use. Chocolate has an vasoactive and may cause tachycardia.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
Tachycardia is caused by chocolate.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
You have a slightly elevated HR of 104 bpm which most probably is caused by chocolate use. Chocolate has an vasoactive and may cause tachycardia.
Wish you health!
Dr. Benard
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