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Heart rate and blood pressure are two different vital signs of an individual's health and both are intimately related with each other.
Blood pressure is measured in terms of the force exerted by the blood, as it circulates against the wall of the artery. It is recorded as systolic and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure is measured when the heart is contracting and pushes the blood around the body. On the other hand diastolic pressure is measured when the heart is in a relaxed state.
Blood pressure is measured as e.g. 120/80mmHg. The numerator is systolic pressure and the denominator is diastolic pressure. Heart rate, on the other hand is the number of times the heart beats in one minute. It is known as the pulse rate. Systolic pressure less than or equal to 120 and diastolic pressure less than or equal to 80, and a heart beat/rate of 70 to 72 per minute is considered normal blood pressure and heart rate.
Normal blood pressure and heart rate not only measures the blood pressure in your arteries, but also the rhythm and strength of the heart. Low blood pressure too also signifies abnormal and weak heart, and the heart rate falls down from normal.
Normal blood pressure and heart rate is the indicator of your cardiovascular health. Normal readings mean you are in sound health and there are no complications with your heart, the regulator of life. Many factors tend to change the normal state of these two vital factors of health and pose serious treat to your body. Obesity, stress, malnutrition, unrest and insomnia are some of the prominent factors that disturb both blood pressure and heart rate.
Abnormal blood pressure and heart rate are symptoms that things are not okay with your cardiovascular system. It is important to take care of your health and lifestyle and enjoy a trouble free life and existence.
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