Heart is a vital organ and is the last defense for a life other than the brain. Pulse which consists in heart can not be controlled by humans.
What is the actual average number of normal heart rate?
Heart rate usually refers to the amount of time needed by the heart rate per unit time, generally represented in bpm (beats per minute).
Normal heart rate for each individual varies depends on the time when the measure heart rate (at rest or after exercise) was conduct. The variations in heart rate adjust to the amount of oxygen needed by the body at that time.
Heart rate or also known as the pulse is an important mark in the medical field which can be useful for calculate the health or determine a person's fitness in general.
In a healthy adult, while resting the normal heart rate is around 60-100 beats per minute (bpm). If you found a lower heart rate while resting, it generally indicates a more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness condition.
Normal pulse range
Adult men 55 to 75 (bpm)
Adult women 60 to 80 (bpm)
Pregnant women 80 to 90 (bpm)
Children aged 0-3 months 100 to 160 (bpm)
Children aged 3-6 months 90-120 (bpm)
Children 6-12 months of age 80 to 120 (bpm)
Children aged 1-10 years 70-130 (bpm)
In the 10-18 year olds 60-100 (bpm)
There are many factors that connect with a person's heart rate, such as : physical activity or the person's fitness level, the temperature of the air around, body position (lying or standing), emotional level, body size and drug consumption factors.
Everyone can measure heart rate alone without the need to use a stethoscope. To measure heart rate at home can be a way pulse. Place your index finger and middle finger on the wrist or three fingers on the side of the neck. When feel your pulse, look at the clock to calculate the number of beats for 15 seconds. The results obtained in four multiply then get your heart rate per minute.
Even the number of beats could be varies, but the rate is too high or low may indicate an underlying problem. Consult your doctor if your rate is consistently above 100 bpm (tachycardia) or below 60 bpm (Bradycardia), especially if accompanied by other symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath or fainting spells.
Heart rate was also affected by a person's age and activity. Sport or physical activity can increase the heart rate, but if the amount is too excessive or beyond healthy limits can pose a danger.
To get the value of a normal heart rate is done by reducing the number 220 with age. For example the age of 40 years, the maximum number is 180 bpm.
By doing this simple test, one can determine whether it has a normal heartbeat or not. It is also useful as an early diagnosis of the presence or absence cardiovascular disorders.
