Increases the workload of the heart, so long term, chronic can cause significant heart problems (damage to lining of arteries, resulting in atherosclerosis, increased risk of CHD and stoke) Lack of regular exercise, a high salt diet, obesity, chronic stress, family history, gender and race are risk factors.
Bradycardia is the medical term used for a low heart rate. Low pulse rates can be caused by metabolic diseases and damage to the heart structure. An imbalance in electrolytes and some medications can also cause your pulse to drop.
Low Blood Pressure and High Pulse Rate. Low blood pressure can cause high pulse rate. Also, in certain types of arrhythmias high pulse rate can result in fall in the blood pressure.High pulse rate refers to pulse greater than 100 per minute, and is also referred to as tachycardia. High pulse rate or tachycardia is often associated with low blood pressure.n this case, it is the high pulse rate that is causing the low blood pressure. The pulse rate in such cases is very high, and thus the heart is beating so fast, that it is not getting enough time adequately fill itself with the blood.