Pulse Normal Values
The pulse rate shows a strong dependence on age and fitness. Many causes lead to a short-term increase in pulse rate. This includes physical exertion, but also excitement. To have comparable values for the pulse normal values, the resting pulse should always be measured.
The pulse normal values by age:
| Age |
Heartbeats per Minute |
| 0 years |
140 |
| 2 years |
120 |
| 4 years |
100 |
| 10 years |
90 |
| 14 years |
85 |
| Adults |
60 - 80 |
| Seniors |
80 - 85 |
- Women usually have slightly higher values than men.
- Athletes have significantly lower pulse values.
- Some medications slow down or speed up the pulse rate. For example, beta-blockers often lead to a significant slowdown in patients with high blood pressure.
- Stimulants like nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine can temporarily increase the pulse rate.
- Infections often lead to a slightly elevated pulse rate.
Information about the relationship between pulse and blood pressure can be found at "Blood Pressure and Pulse".
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Author Sabine Croci is a certified medical assistant with many years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practices as well as in outpatient care, and has been leading the editorial team of BloodPressureDB since 2015. Thanks to her extensive additional qualifications as a paramedic, first responder, and in various therapy and emergency areas, she provides well-founded, practical, and reliably verified information.
Author Sabine Croci is a certified medical assistant with many years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology practices as well as in outpatient care, and has been leading the editorial team of BloodPressureDB since 2015. Thanks to her extensive additional qualifications as a paramedic, first responder, and in various therapy and emergency areas, she provides well-founded, practical, and reliably verified information.
