What Are the Causes of a Low Pulse & High Blood Pressure?
Definition A low pulse rate of less than 60 beats per minute is referred to as bradycardia. A high pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minutes is called tachycardia. Normal blood pressure is defined as having a systolic pressure that ranges from 90 to 140 mmHg (millimetres of mercury), and a diastolic pressure that ranges from 60 to 90 mmHg. Blood pressure is read as the systolic pressure over the diastolic pressure. Myocardial Infarction A myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, is one instance in which a patient could present with a low pulse rate and a high blood pressure. This is usually seen in a patient who already suffers from hypertension (high blood pressure) before the actual myocardial infarction takes place. Depending upon which coronary artery is affected, the patient may experience a low pulse but high blood pressure throughout the event. Sick Sinus Syndrome Sick sinus syndrome occurs when there has been some type of damage done to the synoatrial n
