What's the relationship between your blood pressure and your pulse rate?

Answer by  Anonymous

A pulse rate going up is something that can be triggered by an emotional response, such being nervous or surprised, although it is linked to your Blood Pressure. Blood Preassure especially in an athlete should be normal or below normal because they can take in more oxygen.

Answer by  Cecilia (2828)

Your pulse rate measures how fast or slow your heart is beating. Your blood pressure measures the force with which the blood is being pushed through your body. The major cause for concern is the elevated blood pressure reading because this can cause damage to the small veins and organs. Once the damage starts it sets off other dangerous issues.

Answer by  shem (5)

the lower my blood pressure, the higher my pulse rate gets. this is because the heart is attempting to compensate for the low amount of oxygen reaching the cells all over the body.

Answer by  zombieguy (986)

As your pulse rate increases, the blood begins to flow more rapidly through your body, which generally results in an increase in blood pressure. If your blood pressure does not increase, it can mean that your heart is not pumping at full efficiency and power.

Answer by  Dustin (359)

If you lose blood pressure for whatever reason your body will respond by increasing the pulse rate to ensure plenty of oxygen to the organs. As your blood pressure drops less and less oxygen is being delivered to the vital organs. When the pulse is increased by the body more pressure is created in the circulatory system.

Answer by  october (178)

Pulse rate is mostly related with emotions and feelings, Your blood pressure on the other hand will react and measure your pulse rate and the force within your blood stream. Good blood pressure reading for most people is under 120/80 according to most medical professionals. Most people with blood pressure problems have high blood pressure.