Education Officer (Backstop 60), FS-2. US Agency for International Development (USAID) Worldwide; Apply by 10 March 2010; Mid-level; Posted on 19 May 2009
A rapid or fast heartbeat is when your heart is beating faster than normal. A normal heart rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute. Tachycardia is considered a heart rate of greater than 100 beats per minute. If you are exercising, or performing any kind of activity, your heart will normally beat faster.
The normal pulse rate (heart rate) should be between 60-100 per minute. Anything above 100 or below 60 is considered abnormal and should be checked out. These could indicate an underlying condition.Place two fingers on the inside of your wrist.Apply just enough pressure until you feel your pulse.18-165 is way too high. The normal pulse rate (heart rate) should be between 60-100 per minute. Anything above 100 or below 60 is considered abnormal and should be checked out. These could indicate an underlying condition. Place two fingers on the inside of your wrist.