BP Calculator

BP Predictor: Dynamic Slope Model

Cardiovascular Prediction Model

Calculate Hypothetical Blood Pressure (BP) During Exercise

Fixed $M$ (0.15) Data Average (0.00)

Predicted Systolic Blood Pressure (Y):

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Health Category Indicator

*The bar color reacts to the predicted BP category (Y).

Graph: Heart Rate (X) vs. BP (Y)

Heart rate and blood pressure are closely related during exercise, with both generally increasing to meet the body's increased oxygen demand. As heart rate rises to pump more blood, blood pressure also increases to ensure that oxygen-rich blood can be delivered to your working muscles.

During exercise:

  • Heart rate increases: The heart beats faster to circulate more blood to the muscles.
  • Blood pressure rises: Systolic blood pressure, the top number, typically increases as the heart pumps harder. Diastolic blood pressure, the bottom number, may also rise.
  • Relationship: The increase in both is a direct response to the cardiovascular system working harder.

Heart rate and blood pressure are related, but not in a simple, one-to-one way. When heart rate increases (like during exercise), blood pressure often rises because the heart is pumping more blood. However, the brain can also signal for an increased heart rate to compensate for low blood pressure, creating an inverse relationship. Moreover, both can be affected independently by factors like genetics, diet, stress, and certain medications.

  • Increased heart rate can increase blood pressure: When your heart beats faster, it pumps more blood per minute, which can cause blood pressure to rise.
  • Low blood pressure can increase heart rate: If blood pressure drops, the body's response is often to increase heart rate to ensure that oxygen-rich blood can still reach all organs and tissues, including the brain.
  • High blood pressure can increase heart rate: Chronically high blood pressure forces the heart to work harder, which can sometimes lead to a higher heart rate over time.
Row Name Age HR (BP-C)/M BP BASE LINE C M SLOPE (BP-C)/HR

*Click any cell (except the first column and the **M SLOPE** column) to edit the data. Changes to HR, BP, or C will dynamically update the **M SLOPE** column.