Many parents know that their own pulse or heart rate should be within about 60 to 100 beats per minute. Your child, however, may have a higher pulse rate, depending on their age. Because heart rate ...

A normal heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM), but it can vary by person. A heart rate slower than 60 BPM can be a sign of anything from a high fitness level to hypothyroidism. A ...

Your pulse is like having a direct line to your heart’s control room, constantly broadcasting information about your cardiovascular health that most people never bother to decode. While everyone knows ...

Have you ever experienced a skipped beat in your chest? Or felt your heart racing? If so, you may have an arrhythmia (irregular heart rhythm disorder). The most common form of arrhythmia is Atrial ...

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When recording your heartbeat, look out for skipped beats, extra beats, or long pauses between beats, that can feel like fluttering, racing or pounding in the chest. These are often signs of premature ...

Dr. Hugh Calkins answers the question: 'What Is Atrial Fibrillation?' — -- Question: What is atrial fibrillation, how is this different from normal rhythm, and how dangerous is it? Answer :Atrial ...