
Heart rate: What's normal? - Mayo Clinic
Oct 22, 2025 · A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a health condition.
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health? - Mayo Clinic
Aug 18, 2023 · Checking your pulse pressure may help your care team predict your risk of heart and blood vessel events, such as heart attacks and strokes. A pulse pressure greater than 60 is a risk …
Tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 15, 2023 · Tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-dee-uh) is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. Many types of irregular heart rhythms, called arrhythmias, can cause tachycardia. A fast …
Heart arrhythmia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Oct 13, 2023 · The heart rate is greater than 100 beats a minute. Bradycardia (brad-e-KAHR-dee-uh) is a slow heartbeat. The heart rate is less than 60 beats a minute. Fast heartbeat, called tachycardia …
Bradycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Dec 13, 2024 · Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. If this happens, you may feel dizzy, very tired or weak, …
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo Clinic
Feb 28, 2024 · A blood pressure measurement over 180/120 mm Hg is called a hypertensive emergency or crisis. Seek emergency medical help for anyone with these blood pressure numbers. Your …
Heart palpitations - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Mar 11, 2022 · Palpitations that are infrequent and last only a few seconds usually don't need to be evaluated. If you have a history of heart disease and have palpitations that occur frequently or …
Low blood oxygen (hypoxemia) - Mayo Clinic
Sep 30, 2005 · Hypoxemia is a low level of oxygen in the blood. It starts in blood vessels called arteries. Hypoxemia isn't an illness or a condition. It's a sign of a problem tied to breathing or blood flow. It …
How fit are you? See how you measure up - Mayo Clinic
Jan 18, 2024 · Your heart rate at rest is a measure of heart health and fitness. For most adults, a healthy heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute. To check your pulse at the blood vessel in the …
How to take your pulse - Mayo Clinic
Apr 16, 2024 · A pulse is the heart rate. It's the number of times the heart beats in one minute. The pulse can be measured using the radial artery in the wrist or the carotid artery in the neck. Heart …