What is a normal pulse rate?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I notice that whenever I am connected to a monitor, it reads my pulse on a pulsometer. My pulse is never steady; it fluctuates each second rather than changing gradually or one beat at a time. It ranges from 75 to 82, then 86, 92, 84, 101, and back to 94 and 87. It bounces within a 15 to 30-beat range. Is this normal? All my heart tests indicate that I am healthy. What should I do?
Please suggest.
Hello,
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A pulse rate between 60 and 100 beats per minute is considered normal. The pulse rate tends to be lower during rest and sleep and higher during activities, fear, fever, and other stimuli. During exercise, it may exceed 100 beats per minute. Monitors are machines and are not error-free. To confirm your pulse rate, the best method is to count your pulse for one full minute. If it is within the range of 60 to 100 beats per minute, it is perfectly normal.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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