Blood Pressure Monitor

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Sorry if this is the wrong area to ask this:

Can anyone tell me if there is a Blood Pressure monitor that can be used while exercising?

I have recently had a stress test and my cardiologist was concerned with how high my blood pressure got during the test. Prior to testing, BP was 132/80 but at 9 minutes into the test, BP was at 220/170. BP recovered quickly after the test but during the review, 1 week later, he told me he was very concerned with this.

I am now on medication to drop the BP and I am working out 1/2 hour on the eliptical machine. I can monitor my heart rate easy enough with the equipment but I was wondering if I should be monitoring the BP as well? Ive seen some wrist cuff models but they basically say you must be still and well, thats not gonna happen while working out and again, Im concerned about my BP level 'during' exercise, not necessarily resting.

Anyone have any suggestions? Am I worrying too much about something I shouldnt - meaning should I not worry about my BP while exercising, just the HR?

Thanks in advance and again, I apologize if this is the wrong area to be asking this. If it is, please direct me to an area better suited for these kinds of questions.

Bob
 
You could stop half way through and check your BP. There is not really an at home device that would do it for you. Have you tried giving your doc a call and checking to see if this is necessary?
 
Hey Bob,

That is a high blood pressure, Its possible to take ones cuff whilst on a ergometre but youll need another person to take it manually.

What was the test you did, and what exercises are you doing now?

Beacause people with high blood pressure like you sould be exercising aerobically (dynamically) instead of intense exercises such as static weightlifting. Furthermore, a treadmill for example will be more recommended than say a stationarybike.

Basically what i just recommended is because they decrease periperaly resistance and therefore systolic blood pressure. Using more muscle on the treadmill causes increased vasodilation. Whilst lifting heavy weights for example causes the arteries to be compressed and therefore higher systolic pressure.

Matt
 
The test was a Nuclear Stress Test where they put you on a treadmill and increase levels every minute until you get your HR up to 158 and then keep it there for another minute while they inject a nuclear isotope. I went 9+ minutes before reaching the 158 which the Dr thought was good but he wasnt so happy about the BP hitting 220/170 at the same time.

I am now on the Eliptical Machine. I like the workout better with this as it keeps my arms in motion where as a treadmill seems to hurt my feet and knees more and there is no arm movement. Im guessing its the impact that bothers the feet and knees.

That said, if the Treadmill is better for me, then Treadmill it is. Let me know.

To answer the other question, the Dr hasnt said I need to monitor the BP while exercising. That is something I wanted to do for a sense of security and to understand if I am making progress. During the test, the BP immediately dropped as soon as I started slowing down so stopping and checking while exercise would only give me a false sense of security.

Thanks and l look forward to your replies.

Bob
 
I don't think the technology is different with the regular bp monitors. It's just that most people are concerned with testing their resting bp which is when you have been sitting still for 10 minutes (which should be under 120/80)

Also, If you're into lifting, look at what size the cuff is. Most standard cuffs are only supposed to accommodate up to a 13" arm. If your arm is larger than that it can show elevated readings. Look for a large sized cuff.
 
Hi,

Does the Blood Pressure Monitor keep track of both systolic and diastolic readings? I would appreciate a quick reply to this question.

Regards,
Derek
 
yeps the Blood Pressure Monitor can keep track of both systolic and diastolic readings.Take a look at the following website . you can check for more information on the following link
 
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