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What Causes Low Resting Pulse And Increase In Blood Pressure?
I am 45 and run 30-40miles a week, built up over 18months of steady training, and have always done work outs. Before undertaking a regular training regime my HR was highish (70BPM) but normal BP. However while my resting pulse has fallen to 55BPM my BP has paradoxically increased to around 145/90 - should I be worried?
No drugs, non-smoker and around 4-6 alcohol units per week.
No drugs, non-smoker and around 4-6 alcohol units per week.
Thu, 5 Jan 2017
Hello,
Do you have any fainting or dizziness? You should get one thyroid test done. Also one ecg and one holter monitoring would be needed. For your hypertension, first you need to monitor it with frequent readings, thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Have low salt diet, low fat, oil and calorie diet, and do regular exercise. Get one lipid profile, renal function test and sugars test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
Do you have any fainting or dizziness? You should get one thyroid test done. Also one ecg and one holter monitoring would be needed. For your hypertension, first you need to monitor it with frequent readings, thrice a day for one week then once or twice a week. Have low salt diet, low fat, oil and calorie diet, and do regular exercise. Get one lipid profile, renal function test and sugars test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sagar Makode
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