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Normal Pulse Rate?
my friend slept with a pulse oximeter last night, and got the results below. spO2 looks great, but not sure if the pulse is normal. Anyone know what's normal during sleep for that?
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Permalink Reply by Judy on
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I believe "normal" pulse rate is 60-90 BPM. Lower when sleeping, higher when awake and not particularly active; even higher than 90 w/strenuous excercise, etc.
Someone very physically fit, very active in sports, etc. tends to have lower resting PR than the average Joe Blow - but for the average individual a PR below 50 BPM "could" be considered bradycardia. It would be well worth your friend's while to consult w/his sleep doctor about this.
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Permalink Reply by Mike on
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Judy, are you saying he should see a sleep specialist about this because his lowest PR was 47?
Judy said:I believe "normal" pulse rate is 60-90 BPM. Lower when sleeping, higher when awake and not particularly active; even higher than 90 w/strenuous excercise, etc.
Someone very physically fit, very active in sports, etc. tends to have lower resting PR than the average Joe Blow - but for the average individual a PR below 50 BPM "could" be considered bradycardia. It would be well worth your friend's while to consult w/his sleep doctor about this.
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Not just or so much that his lowest PR was 47 but because his mean PR was 55+. I don't think he needs to see a cardiologist (mind you I'm NOT a medical person) but I do think he needs to inquire about this w/someone who has an idea if this is anything to be alarmed about or that needs further investigation or not. We don't know the LENGTH of time his PR was in the 50s which is probably the more important issue. I'm assuming not too long given the maxium 84%. Mean is NOT average. Its the bell curve center between the maximum and minimum. I just think he should discuss it w/his sleep doctor. If it were me, I would.
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Permalink Reply by RockRpsgt on
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Is he in shape? A person who jogs might have a lower pr than someone who does not. It is not uncommon for someone who gets alot of cardio exercise to walk around with a low pr. His Spo2 was never below 90% mean was 96%. Desat index was 4.3 per hour. I would say based on this info alone no study. This info does not take into account the pt though. Does the pt suffer from daytime fatigue, snore, or wake up gasping for air. Has anyone ever witnessed them having an apnea. Hypertension? Strokes? You just don't get enough info from desats alone.
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he has moderate sleep apnea, which is being treated at the time with a dental device. he's not in particularly great shape, although he's hardly in terrible shape either. he doesn't have a runner's body, though, so that would not explain the low PR.
Rock Hinkle said:Is he in shape? A person who jogs might have a lower pr than someone who does not. It is not uncommon for someone who gets alot of cardio exercise to walk around with a low pr. His Spo2 was never below 90% mean was 96%. Desat index was 4.3 per hour. I would say based on this info alone no study. This info does not take into account the pt though. Does the pt suffer from daytime fatigue, snore, or wake up gasping for air. Has anyone ever witnessed them having an apnea. Hypertension? Strokes? You just don't get enough info from desats alone.
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Mike 60-100 bpm is a normal heart rate. you have to understand that these are just averages, and that everyone is different. If his awake PR is low then his sleeping PR will probably also be low. without knowing his daily pressure range i don't believe it would be fair to him for me to give any other advice other than consult a physician. Did he have a sleep study to warrent the oral device?
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