Is a pulse of 79 normal?

The heart rate directly reflects the physical condition. In fact, if you can't feel your heartbeat because you are too fat, you can also take other methods to check, and that method is to measure your pulse. Every time your pulse beats, your heart beats. However, some people have a higher pulse rate, while others have the opposite. So the question is, is a pulse of 79 normal or not?

Pulse refers to the pulsation of the superficial arteries. A normal person's pulse and heartbeat are consistent. The pulse rate is affected by age and gender, 120-140 beats per minute for infants, 90-100 beats per minute for toddlers, 80-90 beats per minute for school-age children, and 70-80 beats per minute for adults. In addition, exercise and emotional excitement can increase the pulse, while rest and sleep can slow down the pulse. An adult pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute is called tachycardia, and a pulse rate of less than 60 beats per minute is called bradycardia. Clinically, there are many diseases, especially heart disease, which can cause changes in pulse. Therefore, measuring pulse is an indispensable examination item for patients.

Normal range

Pulse is the pulsation of the artery, and pulse frequency is the pulse rate. A normal person's pulse rate is regular, and the pulse intervals do not vary in length. A normal person's pulse is of equal strength and does not alternate between strong and weak.

In addition, exercise and emotional excitement can increase the pulse, while rest and sleep can slow down the pulse. An adult pulse rate of more than 100 beats per minute is called tachycardia; a pulse rate of less than 60 beats per minute is called bradycardia.

Clinically, there are many diseases, especially heart disease, which can cause changes in pulse. Therefore, measuring pulse is an indispensable examination item for patients. Traditional Chinese medicine uses pulse taking as the main method for diagnosing and treating diseases.

During the cardiac cycle, the blood vessels undergo periodic expansion and return of pulsation due to the alternation of ventricular contraction and relaxation.

When the patient is critical, especially before death, the pulse frequency and rate will change significantly. Changes in pulse are also one of the bases for doctors to diagnose patients.

Note: People with pump-type artificial hearts have no pulse.