What is the normal heart rate range?
Disease description:
My mother has been very emotional lately. She says that once she gets excited, her heart beats very fast, often feeling as if her heart would jump out of her chest. I would like to ask what is the normal range for heart rate?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
The normal heart rate range usually refers to the number of heartbeats per minute when a person is at rest and in a calm state. Generally, the normal heart rate range is 60-100 beats per minute, which is determined by the normal frequency of pacemaker cells in the sinoatrial node of the heart.
Heart rate can be influenced by various factors, including age, gender, and physiological condition. For example, athletes and individuals who regularly engage in physical exercise may have resting heart rates lower than 60 beats per minute, even as low as 40-50 beats per minute, due to their higher stroke volume; this is also a normal physiological phenomenon. Conversely, heart rate may rise reactively during emotional excitement or physical activity, possibly exceeding 100 beats per minute.
Heart rates also vary across different age groups. Infants and young children typically have faster heart rates, while older adults tend to have slower heart rates. Therefore, when assessing whether a heart rate is normal, an individual's specific circumstances must be considered comprehensively.
If frequent heart rate abnormalities occur, especially when accompanied by symptoms such as chest pain, fainting, or extreme fatigue, prompt medical attention should be sought.
