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80 Years. Frequent Low BP After Taking Bike Ride, Eating Breakfast And Drinking 1 Qt Plus. Concerning?
I am 80 yrs old. At 0600 this am my BP was 147/92 pulse 55. I went on a 55 miles bike ride ,avg 11 mph. Stoped for a good bkfast , drank 1 qt plus. BP 15 min after ride 89/55 pulse 77. Three hrs later BP 124/79 pulse 72. This situation has been happening even with shorter rides(but more intense) Temp today, sun & 78F. I'm a bit worried.
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
The Blood pressure is not too high , but the cause of concern is bradycardia ( decreased pulse rate 55 / minute).
2nd time after breakfast B p was low .
In my opinion this is not related to bike riding , but may be due to some heart ailment .
55 pulse / minute is an indication of cardiac failure so please consult a cardiologist and get his opinion.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
The Blood pressure is not too high , but the cause of concern is bradycardia ( decreased pulse rate 55 / minute).
2nd time after breakfast B p was low .
In my opinion this is not related to bike riding , but may be due to some heart ailment .
55 pulse / minute is an indication of cardiac failure so please consult a cardiologist and get his opinion.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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