It's a good idea to contact your pediatrician if you think your child's pulse feels erratic or unsteady, especially if it happens often or lasts a long time. Any type of abnormal heart rate—whether in the rate or rhythm—is called arrhythmia. Not all arrhythmias are a cause for concern. Some are harmless, but others may require medical treatment.
For example, in addition to your child's pulse, your doctor may also check their blood pressure and order an electrocardiogram ECG, also called an EKG. It can also provide clues on whether the heart is enlarged or working too hard. In addition to heart problems, your doctor may also do blood tests, such as a complete blood count or a thyroid test, to check for underlying infections and conditions like anemia or hyperthyroidism that can affect your child's heart rate. In some instances, your doctor may refer you to a pediatric cardiologist, a specialist in heart conditions for children.
For example, one controllable factor is caffeine. A child may develop a high resting heart rate if they consume coffee, energy drinks, or several sodas throughout the day. The side effects of some medications can also affect a child's resting heart rate.
While you might expect that a stimulant for ADHD might raise your child's heart rate, you may be surprised to learn that an over-the-counter decongestant can do so as well. A high resting heart rate can also be associated with pain, dehydration , or a fever. If the high heart rate is attributed to these factors, the reversal of those conditions should bring the heart rate back to normal.
A child who is sick with a high fever may have a high heart rate, and treating the fever with Tylenol acetaminophen and fluids should bring the heart rate back to the normal range.
Understanding the normal range for your child's heart rate and factors that can affect it allow you to make informed decisions when deciding whether to be concerned about an abnormality.
In children especially, most of the time a heart rhythm or rate that is abnormal now and then is not a reason for worry. Even those that require treatment have very good outcomes.
Be sure to reach out to your pediatrician if you have any questions or concerns about your child's heart rate. Get expert tips to help your kids stay healthy and happy. American Heart Association. All about heart rate pulse. Updated July 31, Normal ranges of heart rate and respiratory rate in children from birth to 18 years of age: A systematic review of observational studies.
Types of arrhythmia in children. Updated September 30, Cleveland Clinic. Arrhythmias in children. Updated November 10, Your Privacy Rights.
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We and our partners process data to: Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Adolescent years : bpm. Children 5 to 6 years old: 75 to beats per minute. Children 7 to 9 years old: 70 to beats per minute. Children 10 years and older, and adults including seniors : 60 to beats per minute. Well-trained athletes: 40 to 60 beats per minute. Then take your maximum heart rate and multiply by.
So the Target Heart Rate for a 15 year old is between and As per the American Heart Association AHA , if you are an adult, your heart rate should be in the range of 60 to beats per minute. And if your age is between 6 and 15 years, your heart rate should be anywhere between 70 and per minute.
For most of us adults , between 60 and beats per minute bpm is normal. An athlete or more active person may have a resting heart rate as low as 40 beats per minute. When it comes to resting heart rate, lower is better.
Studies have found that a higher resting heart rate is linked with lower physical fitness and higher blood pressure and body weight. This table shows target heart rate zones for different ages. Your maximum heart rate is about minus your age. In the age category closest to yours, read across to find your target heart rates.
Help keep cardiovascular health top of mind — and heart. As you exercise, periodically check your heart rate. Important Note: Some drugs and medications affect heart rate, meaning you may have a lower maximum heart rate and target zone.
If you have a heart condition or take medication, ask your healthcare provider what your heart rate should be. Slow your roll! Woo hoo!
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