I took my blood pressure & my numbers were as follows: 114 over 74 & my pulse was 111. I was told that a pulse rate over 90 was bad, it this true and what does this mean. I took my blood pressure after I walked up 1/8 of a mile up a hill. Please explain my numbers.
Hello! Thank you for asking on Chat Doctor! Regarding your concern, I would explain that your BP pressure values and heart rate are within the normal limits. You should know that it is normal to have a higher heart rate during physical activity and walking. Catecholamines are released in your blood during these activities and responsible for a tachycardia. A pulse rate over 90 would be suggestive for a cardiac disorder, if it were permanent, and not just an episode. So I recommend you to closely monitor your blood pressure and heart rate different times during the day (in sitting position, after 10 min of total relax). If you have a permanent high heart rate, you should consult with your GP for a complete check-up (physical exam, resting ECG, blood lab tests). For the moment, there is nothing to worry about! Hope to have been helpful! Best wishes, 