Does a decrease in heart rate cause hypertension?
High blood pressure medications affect the heart and blood vessels, it is not unusual for some people who take them to have changes in their heart beat. However, some of these medications may cause the heart rate to slow, while others can cause the heart rate to be irregular or fast. A decrease in heart rate does not cause high blood pressure.
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About Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of the vessels. Blood pressure is determined by the heart’s output and resistance to blood flow in the vessels. If either of these factors changes and there are no compensating changes, blood pressure will change.Blood pressure is a good measure of the health of a person's heart and blood vessels. Higher than normal blood pressure is called hypertension.
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