What is the correlation between pulse and blood pressure?
469947
blood pressure is the force on the veins the top number is when your heart works hardest . the bottom number is your heart at rest . the pulse is how hard your heart works to maintain your pressure. that is why your pulse increases when you exercise and decreases at rest hope this helps you.
377549
Hypertension means high blood pressure. This generally means:\n\nSystolic blood pressure is consistently over 140 (systolic is the "top" number of your blood pressure measurement, which represents the pressure generated when the heart beats)\nDiastolic blood pressure is consistently over 90 (diastolic is the "bottom" number of your blood pressure measurement, which represents the pressure in the vessels when the heart is at rest)\nEither or both of these numbers may be too high.\n\nBlood pressure is determined by the amount of blood pumped by the heart, and the size and condition of the arteries. Many other factors can affect blood pressure, including volume of water in the body; salt content of the body; condition of the kidneys, nervous system, or blood vessels; and levels of various hormones in the body.\n\nEssential hypertension has no identifiable cause. It may be caused by genetics, environmental factors, or even diet, such as how much salt you use.\n\n"Secondary" hypertension is high blood pressure caused by another disorder. This may include:\n\nadrenal gland tumors\nCushing's syndrome\nkidney disorders\nglomerulonephritis (inflammation of kidneys)\nrenal vascular obstruction or narrowing\nrenal failure\nuse of medications, drugs, or other chemicals\noral contraceptives\nhemolytic-uremic syndrome\nHenoch-Schonlein purpura\nperiarteritis nodosa\nradiation enteritis\nretroperitoneal fibrosis\nWilms' tumor
48517
The pulse is measured at the wrist, neck, temple, groin, behind the knees, or on top of the foot. In these areas, an artery passes close to the skin.\n\nTo measure the pulse at the wrist, place the index and middle finger over the underside of the opposite wrist, below the base of the thumb. Press firmly with flat fingers until you feel the pulse. To measure the pulse on the neck, place the index and middle finger just to the side of the Adam's apple, in the soft, hollow area. Press firmly until the pulse is located.\n\nOnce you find the pulse, count the beats for 1 full minute, or for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. This will give the beats per minute.
870994
You must not worry about your BP as it seems just OK.  As far as your pulse is concerned, the cause of it being 90 could be an anxiety associated while the pulse is being counted by someone or even if you are doing it yourself.  Let someone else take your pulse when you are relaxing and free from anxiety of any sort.  \n\nYour chest pain could arise for various reasons and the most common ones being costo-chondritis (inflammation of the chest cage at the points where the ribs meet with the cartilages), a chest infection like pneumonia or pleurisy), or it may be related to heart or the pericardium.   The best thing would be that you consult your own doctor for it.  However, a simple test would determine whether it is because of the heart or the chest wall/lungs or the pleural coverings.  Try coughing.  If the pain worsens, the chances are that it is not because of the heart.  Good luck.
641619
The top number (systolic) is the maximum pressure in the artery (when the heart beats). The bottom number (diastolic) is the lowest pressure in the artery (when the heart is at rest). "Too low" is determined by if it affects the person. Low blood pressure can mean dizziness or fainting. If that's not a problem, then it's not too low. The main problem with blood pressure is when it gets too high, because then it affects the arteries, which can lead to other problems. As long as he's feeling well, that's excellent blood pressure for someone his age.
600806
"Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by the blood on the walls of the blood vessels\n...\nThe systolic pressure is...the peak pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle; the diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure"\n\nIn other words:\nBlood pressure (measured using a cuff around the arm filled with air & mercury) is how much pressure is being put on your arteries.  If you've ever had your blood pressure taken, the systolic pressure is the point when the cuff stops cutting the circulation off and you are able to feel you pulse in your arm.  The diastolic pressure is the point when the cuff no longer puts pressure on the artery (because the arteries pressure is now higher than that of the cuff).  This is the point where you would no longer be able to feel your pulse in your arm and it would just feel normal again.\n\nTypically the normal blood pressure is 120/80, but this can vary greatly by age and state of health.\n\nHope this was helpful.
1146904
because these are the only two measurements done with a routine manual blood pressure reading.  now if on a blood pressure monitoring machine, there is a mean or average blood pressure.  however, the basics are the top number or systolic and bottom number or diastolic.  the systolic is the heart when working or contracting; the diastolic is the heart at rest.  a high diastolic is more significant due to the fact that a hi diastolic creates more pressure in the arteries to move the blood to vital organs.
91981
Generally speaking a pulse oximeter measures the amount of oxygen that is being carried in the red blood cells. It is continuous all the time or it can be used for a short period to check the oxygen in the blood at that time. 100% is perfect. Anything less than 93-95% is bad.
670761
According to the site listed in sources:\n\n\nHow does a blood pressure gauge (sphygmomanometer) work? What exactly is blood pressure?\n &#92; \n     \nYour heart is an amazing pump. It works reliably for decades, and it safely pumps blood -- one of the trickiest liquids around. In the same way, your blood vessels are pipes. They take the output from the pump and distribute it throughout the body. A blood pressure gauge is simply a way to measure the performance of the pump and the pipes. \nThere are two numbers in a blood pressure reading: systolic and diastolic. For example, a typical reading might be 120/80. When the doctor puts the cuff around your arm and pumps it up, what he/she is doing is cutting off the blood flow with the pressure exerted by the cuff. As the pressure in the cuff is released, blood starts flowing again and the doctor can hear the flow in the stethoscope. The number at which blood starts flowing (120) is the measure of the maximum output pressure of the heart (systolic reading). The doctor continues releasing the pressure on the cuff and listens until there is no sound. That number (80) indicates the pressure in the system when the heart is relaxed (diastolic reading). \n\nIf the numbers are too high, it means that the heart is having to work too hard because of restrictions in the pipes. Certain hormones, like adrenaline (which is released when you are under stress) cause certain blood vessels to constrict, and this raises your blood pressure -- if you are under constant stress, your blood pressure goes up, and it means that your heart has to work too hard. Other things that can increase the blood pressure include deposits in the pipes and a loss of elasticity as the blood vessels age. \n\nHigh blood pressure can cause the heart to fail (from working too hard), or it can cause kidney failure (from too much pressure).
941762
a normal pulse rate is 60-100. You may need a physical if your HR and BP are up and has never done this before. You may just be out of shape or pushing yourself more, but it may be something more serious like heart rhythm prob or defects, anemia, etc.
1092059
The systolic pressure is defined as the peak pressure in the arteries during the cardiac cycle; the diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure (at the resting phase of the cardiac cycle). The mean arterial pressure and pulse pressure are other important quantities.
418428
No not really.. Bottom number is good. Usual BP reading is 120/80. The top number is a tad high but nothing to stress over. Usually BP depends on height and weight. Also depends on what you eat, if you exercise and maybe if your parents have the same problem. Watch your salt intake if your worried about it Good Luck!
698246
Usually it is the inverse relationship.  When people's BP drops their HR has to increase to compensate for the decrease in blood flow.
569508
Yes, this is a good blood pressure.  normal range is between 100/60 and 120/80 approximately.  The top number is the pressure when the heart is squeezed during a beat and all the blood is in the vessels.  The bottom number is the pressure when the heart is relaxed during a beat and blood fills the heart, so less is in the vessels.
967282
The latest findings suggest that normal blood pressure for anyone should be less than 140/90.  Any blood pressure that stays higher than that for a prolonged period can cause problems that can lead to heart disease and stroke.  Many people have fluctuations in their B/P that cause it to be higher or lower at times depending on activites, but a consistantly high B/P should be treated medically before problems arise.
434299
Diastolic pressure is the pressure in the circulatory system in between heartbeats. The blood isn't at any pressure inbetween beats, whether you've just exercised or are sleeping.  If anything, I would guess it might be a little lower if blood vessels dilate (expand) to let off some heat after exercise, as the volume of space for the same amount of blood might increase a little?
84483
lying down,sitting,standing,etc don't make that much difference. You aren't looking for someones blood pressure after they have been running around, you want resting pressure. If the person has been lying around awhile and then jumps up and runs awhile then the difference between sitting pressure and what you started with before they ran,will notably be different. I have veins that are hard to get a pressure from so I raise my arms and squeeze my hands to get more pressure flowing through my arms which will cause my blood pressure to be read easier.