Is a heart rate of 100 to 120 beats per minute normal?
Disease description:
I just went to the hospital for a check-up, and the subsequent report indicated my heart rate was between 100 and 120 bpm. I would like to ask whether a heart rate of 100–120 bpm is normal.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Aifen
Hello, under normal circumstances, the heart rate ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate of 100–120 bpm is often attributable to excessive daily stress or prolonged emotional tension, leading to sinus tachycardia. We recommend that the patient make appropriate lifestyle adjustments—such as maintaining a calm and relaxed mood and ensuring adequate sleep—to alleviate stress. Additionally, regular electrocardiogram (ECG) follow-up examinations at the hospital are advised. If this elevated heart rate persists long-term, underlying pathological causes should be ruled out. I hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
