What is the normal blood pressure rate and heart rate for children and adults
Hello neomi guardado,
Normal heart rate for adults ranges from about 60-100 beats per minute. Much higher or lower, the rate should be discussed with your physician.
Blood pressure should be 120 (systolic) / 80 (diastolic). Low blood pressure (100/60 or even a little lower) is not terribly concerning, unless you are having symptoms, including dizziness/light-headedness or fainting, especially if when getting up from rest. Blood pressure is considered high if 140/90 or above, and should be treated with medications, diet/exercise, or both.
For children, age determines normals. For example, infants heart rate can be as high as 160 beats per minute and be normal but a seventeen year-old's should be much closer to the adult range of 60-90. Blood pressure varies similarly.
Hope this helps,
Neil MD
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