Is a 58 pulse okay?

For most people, a heart rate of 60 to 100 beats a minute while at rest is considered normal. If your heart beats less than 60 times a minute, it is slower than normal. A slow heart rate can be normal and healthy.

Are you old at 60?

The World Health Organisation believes that most developed world countries characterise old age starting at 60 years and above. However, this definition isn’t adaptable to a place like Africa, where the more traditional definition of an elder, or elderly person, starts between 50 to 65 years of age.

What is a good heart rate for someone in their 60s?

60 years: 80 to 136 beats per minute. 65 years: 78 to 132 beats per minute. 70 years: 75 to 128 beats per minute.

Is bradycardia serious?

If you have bradycardia, your heart beats fewer than 60 times a minute. Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can’t pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body.

What causes bradycardia?

Bradycardia is caused by a disruption in the heart’s electrical system that controls the heart rate. This disruption can come from four possible causes: Sinoatrial node problems – the sinoatrial node, often referred to as the sinus node, is considered to be the natural pacemaker of the heart.

Is bradycardia a serious condition?

The hearts of adults at rest usually beat between 60 and 100 times a minute. If you have bradycardia, your heart beats fewer than 60 times a minute. Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can’t pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body.

What heart rate is too low for elderly?

When it comes to elderly patients, a slow heart rate may be normal—or risky. Rates as low as 40 beats/minute may be normal and simply result from a decreased response to either epinephrine or beta-adrenergic stimulation. Or such slow rates may result from a dangerous arrhythmia.