Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate

[kingjohn3]

I just did a home blood pressure check as i do everyday. My readings is 139/84 with a pulse rate of 104 I was just sitting down watching tv. My question is what can cause my heart rate to be so high if im not doing anything involving strain i realize my bp is high but my pulse has me buggin any ideas people??

[kingjohn3]

Could my heart rate be always high if im on panic disorder medicine like celexa xanax? When im on xanax it actully drops in to the 90s or high 80s i think it might be my anxiety/panic disorder but is this all possible? My blood pressure is a lil high on average around 130/85 usually around that area thoughts??? Thank you for replying.

[caregiver222]

A heart rate over 100 per minute is considered abnormal, however many people seem to have high heart rates for their entire lives without harmful effects. Generally the higher heart rate is compensatory, and is the result of feedback that suggests the blood is not getting a sufficient supply of oxygen. The feedback comes primarily from two biosensors located in the left and right carotid arteries. Artheroschelotic deposits and resistance in the vascular system can be a contributing factor. Sometimes the blood vessels do not relax completely, and this is may be due to vitamin D3 deficiency. You can get a D3 level test quite inexpensively. The problem may be with the lungs, specifically the availability of surface area for oxygen exchange. To test this take a few puffs of albuterol sulfate (emergency asthma medication) and a minute or so later check your heart rate to see if it has gone down. Anemia is another good guess, and you should have your hematocrit checked. Carbon monoxide from smoking can reduce the availability of oxygen carrying red blood cells and also result in a higher heart rate.

[gymdandee]

Many things can cause changes in your normal heart rate, age, activity level, and the time of day. An adults is anywhere from 60–100 (bpm).
Take your pulse after resting 10 minutes your heart rate will speed up a little when you breathe deeply. You can check this normal change in your pulse rate by changing your breathing pattern while taking your pulse.
Many conditions can change your pulse rate.
your heart rate will speed up a little when you breathe deeply. Check this normal change in your pulse rate by changing your breathing pattern while taking your pulse.
Many conditions can change your pulse rate. A fast heart rate could be caused by Activity or exercise, Anemia,
Medicines, like decongestants and those used to treat asthma, Fever,
Some types of heart disease, An overactive thyroid gland,
Stimulants like caffeine, amphetamines, diet pills, and cigarettes,
Drinking alcohol and Stress.