Sunday, June 1, 2008

If you always have good normal, low blood pressure, are you likely absent of heart disease

If you always have good normal, low blood pressure, are you likely absent of heart disease?
I've been monitoring my BP for the past few months. My overall average is 118/76, normal. I know there are other factors for having heart disease, but isn't it normally indicative of a good strong normal heart? I do get daily papiltations, but have had those for years. They freak me out, last about 5 seconds, but never any pain.
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Like most things concerned with your health there are two main components. Your life style and your heritage. So, if you think you are in good shape thats grand. But, you really should know your families medical history.
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If your blood pressure is normal, as yours is, then your likelihood of getting heart disease is less than that of a person who suffers from high blood pressure.
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Likely absent, yes. Absolutely absent, absolutely not. I had BP readings like that when I was admitted to the hospital for 5 weeks due to heart disease. Are those palpitations trying to tell you something? There is such a thing as a silent heart attack (no pain). Get it checked out.
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Think of your heart as a house. In order for your heart to be in good working order, you need many system to be in order. The plumbing system is like the veins and arteries that bring blood to the heart. The electrical system is like the electrical system that controls the rhythm of your heart. The muscle of you heart is like the walls that provide strength and support to your heart.(cause blood pressure). Just like when your electricity has a problem, that doesn't mean your plumbing is bad, but if left untreated it will certainly affect other systems. Palpitations are related to problems with the electrical system and left untreated make cause problems to other parts of your heart. The first thing to do is to identify the irregular heart rhythm that is causing the palpitations. Any Dr. can order a test called event recorder or holter monitor which will record you heart beat during episodes of palpitations. Once they have that information, palpitations can be treated or you can be refered to a Cardiologist or Electrophysiologist if needed. Depending on the irregular rhythm, palpitions can be any where from little concern to potentially fatal and should be evaluated.
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This is not true at all, yes it is good to have normal blood pressure,but you can also have a heart attack from palpitation's which are electrical rhythms,there are different types , a-fibs, d- fibs, all can be deadly .Low blood pressure does not in any way shape or form guarantee you will not have a heart problem, the source of the palpatations must be found by wearing a 24 hour moniter

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