Blood Pressure vs. Heart Rate (Pulse)

Heart rate and blood pressure do not necessarily increase at the same rate. While your blood pressure is the force of your blood moving through your blood vessels, your heart rate is the number of times your heart beats per minute.

All About Heart Rate (Pulse)

Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Normal heart rate varies from person to person. Knowing yours can be an important heart-health gauge.