LOW PULSE

[ELLA J]

MY BLOOD PRESSURE RUNS 170 OVER 99.AND MY PULSE IS54.IS THIS NORMAL.

[gracemurphy]

What if you already have 6 leaks in your heart and calcified aorta?? My BP high even on meds yet pulse only 61

[anacyde]

I'll just echo what others have said.  Your low pulse could be normal.  The blood pressure needs serious attention, those numbers are quite high.

[va_tony]

The low heart rate may be no big deal. Many healthy people have low heart rates. Mine is typically in the range 50-60 probably because of the meds I take. On the other hamd, your blood pressure is very high and should be treated.  You need to see a doctor as soon as possible and discuss these issues with him.  You may feel healthy now but the high BP will damage your heart eventually.

[SillyHeart]

Sueinns is right.  If you're a well-trained athlete, it's ok to have a pulse below 54.  If you're out of shape, though, it could be a sign of something wrong.

[sueinns]

Are you athletic?  I'm a runner with a resting pulse of around 54.  Your blood pressure is high and should be checked out.

[SillyHeart]

No.  It's not.  See a doctor.