Customer question:
What should your resting heart rate be? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
An average resting heart rate can vary from person to person but usually falls between 60 and 100 beats per minute. This area is for adults.
Below are resting heart rate guidelines for different age groups:
- Newborns (0-1 month): 120-160 beats per minute
- Infants (1 month–1 year): 100–150 beats per minute
- Children (1-10 years): 70-130 beats per minute
- Adults (over ten years): 60-100 beats per minute
If your resting heart rate is above 100 beats per minute (tachycardia) or below 60 beats per minute (a condition called bradycardia), consult your doctor. Some athletes or very physically active people may have lower heart rates, which may be expected in their case. It is essential that your entire clinical picture is evaluated and that the doctor recognizes any abnormalities or risk factors.
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