If your resting heart rate is 100 to 105, you'd better read this article to find out what the bad news is. The straight question is: Can a resting heart rate of 100 to 105 beats per minute be harmful to the heart or in some way be tied to a future health ailment? A pulse of 110 means that your heart is beating 110 times per minute. In a healthy adult who is resting — a rate of 110/min is considered tachycardia (higher than normal value) In an exercising adult, that rate is normal. However in diseased condition, a pulse of 110/min by itself does not mean much. Tachycardia refers to a heart rate that's too fast. How that's defined may depend on your age and physical condition. Generally speaking, for adults, a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute (BPM) is considered too fast. View an animation of tachycardia. A resting heart rate of 110 is high but may not be abnormal for you depending on specific factors. Conversely, it can also represent a cardiac condition that would need further investigation by your healthcare provider. Video of the Day.
Is a 110 pulse rate too high? A heart rate of 110 beats per minute (or 18.3 beats every 10 seconds) is higher than the range considered normal for adults and children over ten.3 It is normal for children under ten to have pulses over 100. Consult the table below to determine if a 110 is normal for your child's age.
Your heart rate is 110 or your resting heart rate is 110? To determine if 110 is a good or a bad resting pulse rate please select if you are analyzing the heart rate of a child (0-10 years) or a young adult / adult (10-99) years: The heart rate was measured on a.
While within the normal adult range of 60 to 100, a 110 pulse is 61.8% quicker than the typical adult average of 73 bpm.
Your resting pulse will vary with age. Consult the table below to check how a 110 heart rate compares to others in your age range. See also: Exercising pulse of 110 bpm
110 bpm Pulse Percentile by Age
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| Age | Percentile for 110 resting pulse |
|---|---|
| Infant | Top 25% Lower Than Average |
| 1 year | Top 50% Average |
| 2-3 years | Top 75% Average |
| 4-5 years | Top 90% Higher Than Average |
| 6-8 years | Top 99% Extremely High |
| 9-11 years | Top 99% Extremely High |
| 12-15 years | Top 99% Extremely High |
| 16-19 years | Top 99% Extremely High |
| 20-39 years | Top 99% Extremely High |
| 40-59 years | Top 99% Extremely High |
| 60-79 years | Top 99% Extremely High |
| 80+ years | Top 99% Extremely High |
Source Citations
- Linda J. Vorvick MD, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Health Pulse: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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Elevated Heart Rate Most Likely Caused by Medical Condition
May 6, 2011
Dear Mayo Clinic:
What is sinus tachycardia? What causes it? How is it treated?
Answer:
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Sinus tachycardia is the term used to describe a faster-than-normal heartbeat — a rate of more than 100 beats per minute versus the typical normal of 60 to 70 beats per minute. Well over 99 percent of the time, sinus tachycardia is perfectly normal. The increased heart rate doesn't harm the heart and doesn't require medical treatment.
The term sinus tachycardia has nothing to do with sinuses around the nose and cheeks. Rather, it comes from the sinus node, a thumbnail-sized structure in the upper right chamber of the heart. This structure controls the heart rate and is called the heart's natural pacemaker.
The sinus node signals the heart to speed up during exercise or in situations that are stressful, frightening or exciting. For example, a 10- to 15-minute brisk walk typically elevates the heart rate to 110 to 120 beats per minute. Also, the sinus node increases the heart rate when the body is stressed because of illness. In all of these circumstances, the heart rate increase is a normal response.
Likewise, the sinus node signals the heart to slow down during rest or relaxation.
Elevated Heart Rate Most Likely Caused by Medical Condition
May 6, 2011
Dear Mayo Clinic:
What is sinus tachycardia? What causes it? How is it treated?
Answer:
Pulse 110 Anxiety
Sinus tachycardia is the term used to describe a faster-than-normal heartbeat — a rate of more than 100 beats per minute versus the typical normal of 60 to 70 beats per minute. Well over 99 percent of the time, sinus tachycardia is perfectly normal. The increased heart rate doesn't harm the heart and doesn't require medical treatment.
The term sinus tachycardia has nothing to do with sinuses around the nose and cheeks. Rather, it comes from the sinus node, a thumbnail-sized structure in the upper right chamber of the heart. This structure controls the heart rate and is called the heart's natural pacemaker.
The sinus node signals the heart to speed up during exercise or in situations that are stressful, frightening or exciting. For example, a 10- to 15-minute brisk walk typically elevates the heart rate to 110 to 120 beats per minute. Also, the sinus node increases the heart rate when the body is stressed because of illness. In all of these circumstances, the heart rate increase is a normal response.
Likewise, the sinus node signals the heart to slow down during rest or relaxation.
We see patients who are concerned because their heart rate stays elevated in the range of 100 to 130 beats per minute. Almost always, there is a medical reason that the sinus node keeps signaling for the faster rate. Possibilities include anemia, an underlying infection, elevated thyroid hormone, or reaction to medication. Addressing those conditions would likely bring the heart rate back to a normal rate. Other factors may be involved, too, such as overdoing caffeine. For example, I saw one patient who was eating several chocolate bars a day. The caffeine in the chocolate was elevating her heart rate.
Rarely, the sinus node can jump-start the heart rate with no apparent cause — no stress, illness or high activity level. This is termed inappropriate sinus tachycardia. About half of the time, this phenomenon occurs after recovery from a serious illness, usually a viral illness. And most often, those affected are women in their 20s and 30s.
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia doesn't cause heart damage, though patients may feel uncomfortable with the elevated heart rate. Some patients may have other associated symptoms such as fatigue, headache, chest discomfort, shortness of breath or light-headedness. When symptoms are problematic, treatment can include beta blockers that block the action of adrenaline and help slow the heart rate. Very rarely, the heart may maintain very high rates of 160 to 180 beats per minute. More involved treatment options are available to control this condition.
For some patients, the elevated heart rate is the only symptom. Some have a lifelong history of sinus tachycardia in the 110 beats per minute range, and they lead a normal, healthy life. And often the inappropriate sinus tachycardia will improve in time without treatment.
We encourage patients with prolonged sinus tachycardia to improve their overall fitness level. The more fit you are, the lower your resting heart rate. The elevated heart rate could slow with improved conditioning.
Patients who have concerns about an elevated heart rate should check with their physician. Other conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, can cause a racing heart. Atrial fibrillation should be treated, as it increases the risk of stroke and can damage the heart.
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— Stephen Hammill, M.D., Cardiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
