Captain B.J. Hunnicutt (played by Mike Farrell) is a fictional character in the TV show M*A*S*H... Captain B.J. Hunnicutt (played by Mike Farrell) is a fictional character in the TV show M*A*S*H, which ran from 1972-1983 on CBS. Hunnicutt resided in Mill Valley, California before he was...
1 Taking a person's pulse is a direct measure of heart rate. 2  A normal adult resting heart beat is between 60-100 heartbeats per minute. 3  Some experienced athletes may see their resting heartrate fall below 60 beats per minute.  Tachycardia refers to the heart beating too fast at rest - over 100 beats per minute.
THE FACTS. The normal resting heart rate for an adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. But some researchers believe it may be time to re-examine whatâs considered normal. Researchers have found that a resting pulse at the upper end of ânormalâ may indicate a higher risk of stroke and heart disease.HE FACTS. The normal resting heart rate for an adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. But some researchers believe it may be time to re-examine whatâs considered normal. Researchers have found that a resting pulse at the upper end of ânormalâ may indicate a higher risk of stroke and heart disease.