Your blood pressure is a bit on the low side but many have that range of pressure. The number they use to compare "normal" is 120/80. But that is just a number they have decided to use as a measuring stick to determine high or low pressures. "Normal" for me is about 140/85 or 90. While it may be considered "high", each person has a normal that their body is comfortable with, and that's mine.Originally Posted by Bikeman
Today's BP 107/70. Pulse much lower. Blood taken and will get results of all heart-health related indicators in a couple days. Also had an EKG (those only cost $40? - WOW!). Doctor thinks its something vascular or heart related something or other based on my stories and Q:A. Wants me to take a stress test followed by an immediate Echo imaging. That will be discussed following results of the bloodwork. But that's a LOT more money. They were kind today with the bill. I've had one of the cats in for half hour for much more $$, and they had me there today 1.5 hours.
EKG showed a small abberation. (He also mentioned 10% of the population has what he saw - not to be alarmed over it, so I'm not). He's sending the 10-second trace to a cardiologist to see if it may warrant further readings. Question - 10 seconds? They can't tell much in that small amount of time, can they? (like if I'm alive or not).
So this story will continue later.
I'm glad that you are getting checked out.
As someone who works in the healthcare system (Canada) with a socialized healthcare system in place, I can't help but abhore the way the USA treats their citizens. They seem to have billions to throw away for war efforts, but they can't put some of their money into a healthcare system that provides basic healthcare needs to it's own citizens!!!!!!!!!!!! GRRR!!!!!!! Don't get me started on that!!!!