About Average Pulse Rate by Age

average pulse rate by age

About Average Pulse Rate

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The easiest tool to determine the count of heart beat is pulse rate. When our heart have some malfunction, pulse rate is used  to assess special procedures.  For example, controlling your high blood pressure is ensured by keeping a record of your pulse rates. To determine high blood pressure, pulse rates can be taken from any parts of the body with the wrist as the most preferred. All that is needed is a watch or clock with a second hand

Pulse beat, rhythm and volume are three important characteristics that you must know. Rhythm  is the time interval between heart beats and volume is  the strength of the heartbeat. Below are the average pulse rate by age.

Newborn 120 – 160,  Average Pulse Rate 140
Toddler (1-2 years) 90 – 140, Average Pulse Rate 115
Pre-School (3-5 years) 80 – 110, Average Pulse Rate 95
School age (6-12 years) 75 – 105, Average Pulse Rate 90
Adolescent (13-18 years) 60 – 100, Average Pulse Rate 80
Adults 60 – 100, Average Pulse Rate 80
Seniors (over 60 years) 67 – 80, Average Pulse Rate 74

What factors that can affect average pulse rate ?

The pulse rate is affected by many factors age, gender, Physical activity , Emotional activity,  Illnesses, and Metabolism. Pulse rate decreases when we grow older,  sleep will decerase pulse beat, fear, anger, excitement and anxiety will cause sudden rise of pulse, fever and other viral diseases will make your pulse rate faster, pregnancy, hyperthyroidism and infection will increase the pulse.

If one is consistent in getting the pulse rate at the same time each day, this can be used as a basis in setting up a basis for medications or disease monitoring or even exercise program. An exercise program, attaining an ideal weight and improved diet can reduce resting pulse rate. Always start on a slow exercise with proper doctor consultation. Also meditation or mental conditioning can reduceaverage pulse rate

But  there is some of of pulse abnormalities are called Bradycardia where average pulse rates are 60 and below, on the other hand, people who has an above normal pulse rate are called Tachycardia. Pulse that exceeds 90 or more are considered to have this type of pulse. Tachycardia constitutes to body illnesses specially heart disease.

Another abnormalities is Arrythmia or  Cardiac Dysrythmia when our heart has skipping beats or irregular time interval between beats. The heart beat may be too fast or too slow, and may be regular or irregular.

What is the actual amount of normal pulse rate for men?

normal pulse rate for men

The vital organ and the last defense for our life is our heart beside our brain. We can’t control our pulse rate that is in the heart. When we were in the dark and you feel scared then your pulse rate will be faster, as well as when a girl gets a kiss from the boy, her pulse will beat faster. What is the actual amount of normal pulse rate for men?

Pulse rate or also known as heart rate usually refers to the amount of time needed by heart rate per unit time, is generally represented as BPM (beats per minute). In the medical field, Pulse rate is an important sign that are useful to quickly evaluate the health or know someone general fitness.

When measuring optimal pulse rate can be varies for each individual depending on the condition of the body such as at rest or after exercise. Variations in pulse rate in accordance with the amount of oxygen needed by the body at that time.

In a healthy adult, normal pulse rate for men is around 60-100 beats per minute (bpm), this values is measured when the condition of the body at rest or after a long night sleep. If you found a lower pulse rate while resting, generally indicates a more efficient heart function and better fitness cardiovascular.

Influence factors for Normal Pulse Rate for Men

There are many factors that can influence a person's pulse rate, such a physical activity or fitness level (athletes), surrounding air temperature, body position (lying down or standing), the level of emotion (angry / sad/ happy), body size (skinny / fat) and  the drug is being consumed.

To measure pulse rate at home without using a stethoscope, you can do it by checking the pulse. Place your index finger and middle finger on the wrist or three fingers on the side of the neck. Feeling the pulse, look at the clock to count the number of beats for 15 seconds. Results obtained multiplied by four, and then get your pulse rate per minute.

Other method by using an electrocardiograph or ECG to measure pulse rate you will get more precise result. Continuous electrocardiograph monitoring of the heart is commonly done in clinical settings. Or you can also measure your pulse rate using a Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) which is widely available on the market today.

 Although the number of pulses varies, but when your pulse rate is too high or too low is indicate health problem. Consult your doctor if you have symptoms such as dizziness, shortness of breath or frequent blackouts and if you pulse rate below 60 bpm called bradycardia or above 100 bpm called tachycardia.

A person's pulse rate is also influenced by age and daily activity. Exercise or physical activity can increase the number of pulse rate, but if the amount is too excessive or beyond healthy limits can cause harm.

By doing these simple tests, will help your heart. 

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Cause of Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

symptoms of congestive heart failure

Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

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The condition that occurs when the heart becomes an inefficient or weak pump and unable to pump enough blood to meet the normal needs of the body's tissues is called congestive heart failure symptoms. This condition is chronic and a long-term condition which typically begin slowly and failure can affect either the right side, left side or both sides of the heart.

Cause of Congestive Heart Failure Symptoms

There are two conditions that can cause congestive heart failure symptoms to happen. First is called diastolic heart failure, it is when your heart muscles are stiff and do not fill up with blood easily. Second is systolic heart failure, this when your heart muscles are weak and cannot pump the blood out of the heart effectively.

Those two conditions, especially during times of physical activity or exercise, the heart becomes unable to pump enough blood that rich of oxygen throughout the body. Initially symptoms may be seen only during periods of activity, but it can appear even during periods of rest. The most common symptom is tiredness and a total lack of energy, other symptoms include shortness of breath, Cough, Swelling in legs, feet and ankles, Weight gain, Loss of appetite, indigestion, Irregular or rapid pulse, Low blood pressure, Heart palpitations, and Difficulty sleeping.

The severity of those symptoms may also vary from individual to individual and it is important to realize that the symptoms each individual experiences may vary. Even, a single individual may at some times experience different degrees of severity in their symptoms.

Some individuals may have no apparent symptoms. In these individuals, symptoms may only appear with an accompanying condition such as anemia, arrhythmias (abnormal heart beat or rhythm), hyperthyroidism, infection with high fever, and kidney disease.

To help control symptoms some medications may prescribe by a doctor such as open up blood vessels and decrease the work load of the heart, reduce the accumulation of fluid, help the heart muscle contract properly and help treat some heart arrhythmias. For medical treatment, diagnosis, or advice consult a qualified doctor.

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Heart attack symptoms in women

Heart Attack Symptoms In Women and Men

Heart attack symptoms in women

Considered to be the leading cause of death in the world is myocardial infarction. If you heard your doctor say that two word, it is a medical name for a heart attack, it can attacks both women and men. As we know, the common symptom of heart attack is a chest pain. But it has been seen that the symptoms of heart attack in women are often very different from men's.  

Why we need to talk about heart attack symptoms specific to women?

For women, they do not experience the usual chest pain that men suffer from.  According to research by the US National Institute of Health (NIH), nearly half of women don't have any pain during the entire time of their heart attack

Most common symptoms that women reported during actual heart attack are shortness of breath, weakness, unusual tiredness, cold sweat and dizziness. Nearly half of women (48 percent) experience shortness of breath with where they start gasping and panting. About 70 percent of women experience of unusual fatigue and tiredness just before heart attack. Around 42 percent of women complain of indigestion and heartburn prior to a myocardial infarction. And it just 30 percent of women complain of chest pain on the left side of the body.

experiencing pain between the shoulder blades, in the upper parts of the abdomen, or on the inner side of the arms are other symptoms of heart attack in women, also if you feeling dizzy, lightheaded, and nausea.

 If you see the symptoms mentioned above, most women  do not realize that they're got a heart attack and they often to ignore it, and this is become  a major concern, because most doctors still think of chest pain as the most important sign of heart attacks in both women and men.

What women need to do?

Because women can have a heart attack any time even without any chest pain, they need to pay attention to symptoms and must keep in mind that they can have a heart without them realizing it, then go to the nearest hospital or immediately call emergency services if you suffer from two or more the symptoms mentioned above. And also by getting some exercise regularly, women can help their odds against having a heart attack.


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