What is the normal human heart rate?

The article was professionally consulted by MSc Danh Man - General Internal Medicine Specialist, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.

Have you ever wondered what a normal heart rate is like? And what is the good heart rate? What are the health effects of a fast, slow or irregular heartbeat?

A normal person's heart rate will fall between 60-100 beats/minute. Experts say that a healthy heart will beat between 60-80 beats per minute. But there are also cases where some people have a naturally slower or faster rhythm.
As you age, your heart rate will often change and that is a sign of changes in health.
In case your resting heart rate is below 40 beats/min or above 120 beats/min, you should see your doctor to check for any abnormalities.

Reasons for a fast heartbeat There are many reasons why a normal person's heart beats faster, such as exercise, drinking a lot of caffeinated drinks, or when the body is sick with fever or hyperthyroidism. People who use stimulants such as drugs also make the heart beat faster than normal. Especially in the case of feeling stressed and anxious will make your heart rate faster than normal.
Reasons for slow heart rate The heart is like a muscle, so when you exercise it will get stronger. Therefore, the stronger you are, the slower your resting heart rate will be. For example, an athlete has a resting heart rate of less than 40 beats per minute.
The heart muscle is stronger, so the heart rate is slower and each such regular beat still ensures adequate blood circulation throughout the body.

An arrhythmia is a common heart condition that occurs due to an abnormal heart rate or rhythm, such as the heart beating too fast, too slow, or irregularly. The disease occurs more often in men than women (male accounts for 70%, women accounts for 30%).
When the electrical impulses in the heart work abnormally, it will cause arrhythmias and it is divided into the following types:
By frequency: The heart rate is too fast or too slow. Cardiac activity is not stable: Sometimes it's fast, sometimes it's slow, sometimes it beats too early... Positional disorder: Arrhythmia originating in the ventricles or atria. How often or sometimes.... There are many causes leading to arrhythmia such as: Psychological disorders, stress, stress, strenuous labor, heavy use of stimulants such as alcohol, coffee Coffee, tobacco... Besides, the impact from cardiovascular diseases such as: myocardial ischemia, heart valve diseases, myocarditis, congenital heart disease... also affect the process impulse conduction in the heart and cause disturbances.
In addition, cardiac arrhythmias can also be encountered from other diseases and causes: Hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes, obesity, hyperthyroidism, acute or chronic pneumonia - bronchial disease , anemia, disorders of alkaline - acid and electrolyte balance, due to drugs (there are many drugs that cause cardiac arrhythmias, especially drugs that prolong the QT interval on the electrocardiogram; At the same time, the anti-dysrhythmic drugs themselves. heart rhythm is sometimes the culprit causing arrhythmia).

The heart works on the heart muscle, the heart valves and the cardiac nervous system. Therefore, arrhythmia is caused by an abnormality in the sequence of activities of the heart leading to the condition that the heart does not pump blood efficiently. At a mild level, we experience palpitations, palpitations, shortness of breath, fatigue. In more severe cases, it can lead to fainting, which can threaten the life of the patient and cause the patient to be hospitalized in an emergency.
In addition to changing our nutrition and living habits, we should go for regular check-ups and checkups at reputable medical facilities. Currently, the Vinmec national general hospital system has applied the Cardiac Arrhythmia Examination Package.
With a team of leading, experienced and highly specialized doctors, the world's most advanced equipment system and comprehensive professional cooperation with the most prestigious hospitals in Vietnam and other countries development: Singapore, USA, Japan... Vinmec International General Hospital is a reliable and perfect address to take care of your heart health, so that you can live a happy and healthy life with peace of mind.