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A Primer on Preemies
Low Blood Pressure Low blood pressure is a relatively common complication that may occur shortly after birth. It can be due to infection, blood loss, fluid loss, or medications given to the mother before delivery. Low blood pressure is treated by increasing fluid intake or prescribing medications. Infants who have low blood pressure due to [...]
Heart Rate During Pregnancy – Pregnancy Heart Rate
A pregnant lady undergoes tremendous body changes. One of the most important body changes is the change in the normal heart rate. The heart rate of a pregnant lady generally increases due to the increase in the blood flow from the heart in order to support the increased requirement in the body. This rise in [...]
Pulse Rate Measurement
Your pulse is the rate at which your heart beats. Your pulse is usually called your heart rate, which is the number of times your heart beats each minute (bpm). However, the rhythm and strength of the heartbeat can also be noted, as well as whether the blood vessel feels hard or soft. Changes in [...]
Normal Blood Pressure Rate in Children
Question: What is the normal blood pressure rate and heart rate in children (ages 8, 10, and 12)? Answer: Blood pressure is how hard the blood is flowing against the walls of blood vessels in the body. It is good to be asking about normal blood pressure values for children because most people think “high” [...]
Your Pulse and Your Target Heart Rate

Your Pulse and Your Target Heart Rate What is your pulse?Your pulse is your heart rate, or the number of times your heart beats in one minute. Pulse rates vary from person to person. Your pulse is lower when you are at rest and increases when you exercise (because more oxygen-rich blood is needed by [...]
Low Blood Pressure And High Pulse Rate
Low blood pressure with high pulse rate is not a good condition. It shows a malfunction concerning the function of heart and brain. Some symptoms of a low blood pressure are as follows: nausea, dizziness, breathlessness, chest pain, headaches and quick heart rate. Those patients with low blood pressure have other health problems. Usually, it [...]
Heart rate
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Heart rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time – typically expressed as beats per minute (bpm) – which can vary as the body’s need for oxygen changes, such as during exercise or sleep. The measurement of heart rate is used by medical professionals to assist in the [...]
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)

What is bradycardia? Having bradycardia (say “bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh”) means your heart beats very slowly. For most people, a heart rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, your doctor may diagnose bradycardia. A slow heart rate is sometimes normal and [...]
Exercise related to Heart Rate
Related topics: • Aerobics 101 • Fitness Equipment • Quiz: Fitness IQ • Running • Walking Deepi Brar CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE Below: What’s a normal heart rate? How can I measure my heart rate? Can you push your heart too hard? How fast should my heart beat when I’m exercising? What’s a normal heart rate? [...]
