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FAQs on Resting Heart Rate

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Sunil Shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond) on Oct 28, 2021


FAQs on Resting Heart Rate

1. Which specialist doctor to consult for heart diseases?

Cardiologists are the doctors specializing in diagnosing and treating blood vessels and several cardiovascular diseases. A visit to a cardiologist would mainly assess and help learn about the risk factors pertaining to a heart disease. A cardiologist also finds out what measures can be taken for better heart health.

2. What is a good resting heart rate by age?

Normal heart rates at rest:


3. What is a bad resting heart rate?

Visiting the doctor is a must if the heart rate is consistently above 100 beats per minute or below 60 beats per minute (and a person is not an athlete).


4. What should a walking heart rate be?

One way to determine walking fast enough is to measure the heart rate.

A safe target for the heart rate while exercising, for most adults, happens to be 50 to 85 percent of the maximum heart rate.

5. How do you calm a racing heart?

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