Question 1

what is a good pulse rate at rest after exercise?

Accepted Answer

Not specific: Probably a better indicator of fitness is how long it takes for your heart rate to return to 
baseline after exercise
in general the lower you heart rate is the more fit you are - at least from an aerobic
perspective
some of the best athletes have resting pulse
rates in the 40s and 50s.

Question 2

during rest pulse rate is 55 why?

Accepted Answer

Why not?: What do you think it should be?  normal resting pulse is 60-100 but many people are not "normal" and have values outside the "norm." The pulse rate that works for you is the best normal you can have.  55 is fine.

Question 3

is a pulse rate of 80bpm when resting ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That's a perfectly normal heart rate.  No problem!

Question 4

will i die from a pulse rate of 150 at rest.?

Accepted Answer

Eventually. : Yes, eventually. However at 17 years old it would probably takes weeks to kill you. A tachycardia at that rate does require prompt management so get to a doctor or er asap.

Question 5

resting is 97 bad pulse rate for a 62 female ?

Accepted Answer

Fast: Yes it is a little fast but you can start regular walking exercise everyday and your pulse will come down.

Question 6

is a pulse rate of 120 while resting cause for concern?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: You must see your md soon.He or she should examine and order multiple tests before making proper diagnosis and treatment!

Question 7

anyone know what is a healthy pulse rate when resting at 13 years of age?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is diffrent: 60-90 bpm..Depends on size, physical fitness, cafiene consumption in pop and energy drinks, some decongestants  etc. Work up if symptomatic or heart rate at rest is greater than 100 for prolonged periods of time. A holter would be a good tool to eval the heart rate over 24-48 hrs.

Question 8

i have a pulse rate that varies between 108 and 120, while resting in bed. is this normal? help?

Accepted Answer

No: normal pr is 60 - 100. but if ur PR is high lying in bed it must have a reason e.g.: anxiety, dehydration, anemia or less likely CHF. So Check with a cardiologist.

Question 9

how can i decrease my resting pulse rate ?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: The very simple answer is that exercise training will decrease your resting heart rate by increasing something called contractility (the amount of blood squeezed with each beat).  Medications can also lower the resting heart rate, but this is not advisable unless you need them.

Question 10

what does it mean to have high resting pulse rate?

Accepted Answer

Variety of things: An elevated resting heart rate could be due to something as simple as being out of shape or it could be a reflection of a serious medical condition such as hyperthyroidism.  With a history, physical examination, and simple testing, your physician should be able to determine the reason for your elevated resting heart rate.

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