49 minutes ago, VR333 said:

Your pulse rate of 49. Has a doctor ever commented about that to you before?

No concern, as I apparently have an 'athlete's' heart, or so the docs have told me.   Simply stronger and doesn't need to pump much to get the blood where it needs to be.

 

49 might be a new low now, as don't recall below 50 before.  As long as it's not  -0-  

 

Apparently comes with the extra muscle and bone mass, that throws all those height / weight / BMI charts out the window.

 

When not at rest, it moves into the 60s and low 70 range.

38 minutes ago, VR333 said:

 

I always wait outside for ten minutes first, so they don't do it right after I've walked fifteen minutes from the MRT and up a flight of stairs.

 

 

Your pulse rate of 49. Has a doctor ever commented about that to you before?

Why ?

 

mine is always around 46 - 54, have questioned the Dr about this in the past  Dr says fine,

I test at home every morning + every Tuesday for past 9 months, the Nurse comes to my home, also says is fine, just of late the top number has been high 165 - 175..

 

This morning Fasting Blood sugar was down to 68 [took a very low Insulin dose] +  the BP was 169/76  pulse  53

I have this app on my phone, BP Journal, that I use to keep all my BP measurements on record. Once the BP, Pulse, Weight, etc are entered, it gives a summary of the current status.

 

There are some unusual, seldom spoken about , parameters I came across here on this App. I am wondering how important or accurate these are.

 

PP: Pulse Pressure, which is the difference between the systolic (top) and diastolic (bottom) numbers of your blood pressure reading.

 

MAP:  Mean Arterial Pressure, is the average pressure in your arteries during one cardiac cycle, which reflects how well vital organs are being perfused.

 

Blood pressure classification: A list of 10 different standards, to be chosen from.

 

 

 

On the settings of the app, it askes for the Blood pressure classification...

 

On 8/8/2025 at 1:17 PM, GarryP said:

A bit off topic. The stroke rate on that is quite high, but then your speed is much faster than mine. I'd only get a stroke rate up to 30 if I was doing intervals. 

If you try hard when you change hands, you can gain a stroke.

2 hours ago, ignis said:

Why ?

Bradycardia. It can be diagnosed when adults have a resting heart rate below 60 bpm. If you are an athlete e.g. a top Tour de France rider, a low resting heart rate is not unusual. Some elite riders have tested as low as 28 bpm, but in older people it can require investigation.

 

My own resting heart rate is 45-55 bpm. I did tests with a cardiologist, including stress tests, and everything seemed ok but it can be a concern. While I'm reasonably fit for my age, I'm certainly not an athlete. I could still run Park Run (5 km) in 25 minutes three years ago but I've had to give it up due to knee and hip issues  

I can still hike twenty kms as walking isn't as hard on the body as running.

6 hours ago, VR333 said:

Bradycardia. It can be diagnosed when adults have a resting heart rate below 60 bpm. If you are an athlete e.g. a top Tour de France rider, a low resting heart rate is not unusual. Some elite riders have tested as low as 28 bpm, but in older people it can require investigation.

 

My own resting heart rate is 45-55 bpm. I did tests with a cardiologist, including stress tests, and everything seemed ok but it can be a concern. While I'm reasonably fit for my age, I'm certainly not an athlete. I could still run Park Run (5 km) in 25 minutes three years ago but I've had to give it up due to knee and hip issues  

I can still hike twenty kms as walking isn't as hard on the body as running.

My father had a low resting heart rate, which was not really a concern until his late 80's at which point his doctor decided that it would be better if he had a pacemaker installed. He was 88 at the time and hasn't had any problems since. He'll be 94 next month. Likewise, I have a low resting heart rate, and it wasn't until recently that I learned that in addition to calcium channel blockers (blood pressure meds) being bad for people with acid reflux, they are also not ideal for people with a low resting heart rate, as they can lower the heart rate even more. As a result last month I changed my blood pressure meds to an ACE inhibitor. My resting heart rate has risen a bit since then but not by much. According to my smart watch, my average resting heart rate is 47 bpm, but this also factors in sleep which is naturally low anyway. As to fitness, I regularly use my rowing machine, averaging 180kms a month on that, cycling about 200kms a month, working around the home, etc. so I am reasonably fit which probably also lowers my resting heart rate, but I think, in my case, genetic factors play a large role. 

 

A rowing machine may also be a good option for you as unlike running, it is a low-impact, non-weight bearing exercise. Can be boring though. Luckily, I am a bit OCD when it comes to regular exercise. You could also watch TV/Youtube, etc. while rowing which helps pass the time.     

On 8/7/2025 at 12:49 PM, ravip said:

 

What is the Universal (or most widely used) blood pressure measuring standard? 

 

GPT 5.1 will give you a nice comparison table. Bottom line is 120 over 80 or less, you're doing great.  140 over 90 or more, make some changes.  They seem to vary in how quickly the amber warning lights come on.

On 8/7/2025 at 10:55 AM, ronnie50 said:

You notice there is never a cure discovered

There is a cure for to lower blood pressure that's free.  

 

1) lose weight.

2) Exercise.

3) Low salt diet. 

4) Cut out alcohol. 

11 hours ago, retiree said:

GPT 5.1 will give you a nice comparison table. Bottom line is 120 over 80 or less, you're doing great.  140 over 90 or more, make some changes.  They seem to vary in how quickly the amber warning lights come on.

I am 81 and take my BP twice a day,

 

So far in November the average rate is 

Systolic   120.7

Diastolic  66.5

Pulse/      80.7

Using my Microlofe 6677 BP meter.

 

Weight     113.5kg

 

 

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On 8/7/2025 at 12:49 PM, ravip said:

 

What is the Universal (or most widely used) blood pressure measuring standard? 

 

You listed already some different views on Hypertension measures.

130/80 AT HOME might be desirable but doesn't take in account your age.

Many studies will give you figures only between 30 to 60/65 of age. 

Latest research shows that you will be happy with 140/90 if you are 70 or older.

Same with Cholesterol, Triglycerides aso. Subsequently with prescribed statins, which makes most of us looking sick, at least on the paper.

Fresh off the press ...

 

 

16 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Fresh off the press ...

 

 

The headline is misleading. The recommendation is for earlier, more aggressive intervention -- brighter amber warning lights, so to speak.  120 or below is still the target.