pulzusfrekvencia

Pulzusfrekvencia, commonly referred to as heart rate, is the number of times a person's heart beats in one minute. It is a vital sign that indicates how well the cardiovascular system is functioning. The normal resting heart rate for adults typically ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). Factors such as age, fitness level, emotional state, and medication can influence pulse frequency.

Infants and young children generally have a higher resting heart rate than adults, which gradually decreases as they grow. Physically active individuals often have a lower resting heart rate because their heart muscle is more efficient and can pump more blood with each beat. During exercise or periods of stress, the heart rate increases to deliver more oxygenated blood to the muscles and organs.

Measuring pulse frequency can be done by feeling the pulse at various points on the body, such as the wrist (radial pulse) or the neck (carotid pulse), and counting the beats over a set period, usually 15 or 60 seconds. There are also electronic devices like heart rate monitors and smartwatches that can continuously track this metric. An abnormally high heart rate (tachycardia) or an abnormally low heart rate (bradycardia) can sometimes indicate underlying health conditions and may warrant medical attention.