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What Is A Normal Pulse Rate ?

I was recently unwell and had a virus the Dr was concerned because my pulse rate was 151 is this bad and Why?
Sun, 20 Dec 2009
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That is very high. A normal resting pulse for a healthy individual is between 60 and 70 beats per minute (bpm). Anything over 100 bpm (unless you've been exercising) is considered tachycardia -- an abnormally high heart rate. A resting pulse rate of 151 is indeed cause for concern. -M.
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What Is A Normal Pulse Rate ?

That is very high. A normal resting pulse for a healthy individual is between 60 and 70 beats per minute (bpm). Anything over 100 bpm (unless you ve been exercising) is considered tachycardia -- an abnormally high heart rate. A resting pulse rate of 151 is indeed cause for concern. -M.