One group of researchers reported that compared with people with a heart rate of less than 58 beats per minute, people with a heart rate of more than 78 beats per minute were 39% more likely to have a heart attack or other cardiovascular problems, and a 77% higher risk of dying from the disease  the overall mortality rate is 65% higher
Among the elderly, less than 39% of people have a long-term rapid heartbeat
 The researchers point out that long-term rapid heartbeats lead to cardiovascular disease