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noblehead

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Did my bp this morning as I normally do once a week, and was pleased with my result of 109/65, but my pulse was 78. It's mostly in and around this figure, but read on google that a optimum pulse rate for men should be around 60, and those that are above 75 are more at risk of heart related conditions any views?

Nigel
 
Not sure if this is what you came across Nigel......

http://www.ehow.com/about_5107963_norma ... e-men.html

As you can see from the article pulse rates vary from person to person and differeing factors have an effect.


So, Nigel it doesn't look too bad for you..........unless of course you are planning to take up elite sports.... :wink:

Ken
 
Thanks Ken, that is the very same article that I read, the bit about above 75 did concern me, but couldn't see any other reference to it on any other sites. In truthfulness, my gp and nurse have never mentioned it before so I guess that is some reassurance.

As for elite sports...............no thanks I'll stick with my bike and walking the dog!

Nigel
 
Most of the ones I trust for good info all say pretty much the same thing.......WebMD for instance has a chart for the different age groups,

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/puls ... ent?page=2
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For an Adult.....60 -100 bpm seems to be the norm. Mine varies but is usually around the 60 - 80 mark. (BP 110/69. Pulse 69) Still if you look at my past medical history I suppose that's not too bad !!

BTW, didn't know you could get 'Penny Farthing's any more..... You be careful you old bu**er ! :wink:

Ken
 
If Nigel was riding a pennyfarthing I would class tha as an extreme sport :!:
 
carty said:
If Nigel was riding a pennyfarthing I would class tha as an extreme sport :!:
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I think I would call it a miracle ! :lol: Anyway, sport....Nigel.....extreme........nah ! :wink:
 

Well maybe your right there Ken, but I did do boxing when I was a lad and never lost my touch..........so watch your step! :evil:

Nigel
 
Ooooooooowwwwwhhh..........now where have I heard that before....... 8) OK Rocky. 8)

Ken
 
Just tested my BP and got a 115/71 and a pulse rate of 89! :shock: which is about average for me.



Seems a miracle I'm still alive :lol:
 
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