{"id":7779,"date":"2020-10-01T18:23:47","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T18:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=7779"},"modified":"2020-10-01T18:23:48","modified_gmt":"2020-10-01T18:23:48","slug":"resting-heart-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/resting-heart-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"Resting Heart Rate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/GettyImages-647725014.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7782\" width=\"278\" height=\"186\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The normal resting heart rate range is from 60 to 100 beats\nper minute. When a healthy person has a heart rate closer to the lower number,\nit signifies a heart that pumps blood more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A resting heart rate lower than 60 beats per minute is\ncalled bradycardia and a heart rate above 100 beats per minute is called\ntachycardia. If the heart rate is below 60 beats per minute, a person may\nexperience fatigue or being dizzy. A heart rate above 80 beats per minute can\nindicate circulatory problems and a rate above 90 for an extended period of\ntime can be linked to premature death if not better controlled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Factors that can affect a resting heart rate include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Body dimensions<\/li><li>Age<\/li><li>Air temperature<\/li><li>Medications<\/li><li>Body position<\/li><li>Chronic disease ( ex: diabetes, high\ncholesterol, and hypertension)<\/li><li>Smoking<\/li><li>Emotions<\/li><li>Stress level<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can measure a person\u2019s heart rate by taking the index\nand middle finger and placing it either on the side of the neck, top of the\nfoot, inside of the elbow or on the wrist. Count the number of beats you feel\nin 30 seconds and then double that number to get the number of beats per\nminute. A resting heart rate should not be taken within an hour of exercising,\ndrinking a caffeinated beverage, or a stressful event. The American Heart\nAssociation recommends taking your heart rate upon waking up in the morning and\nbefore getting out of bed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that you check your heart rate a few times\na week. If you notice any abnormalities schedule an appointment with your physician\nfor a complete check-up. If you would like to schedule an appointment with a\nphysician at Jamaica Hospital Medical center, please call 718-206-7001.<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The normal resting heart rate range is from 60 to 100 beats per minute. When a healthy person has a heart rate closer to the lower number, it signifies a heart that pumps blood more efficiently. 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