Deviation of the heart rate from normal values may indicate the presence of cardiological and a number of other diseases. In some cases, this value may increase for a short time and decrease for an absolutely healthy person, but then it returns very quickly to the former value.
To understand if your child's cardiovascular system is functioning correctly, you need to know the pulse rate in children by age. The following table will help you in this:
As can be seen from the table, the normal pulse rate in children decreases with the growth of the baby. As we grow older, the heart adapts to the conditions of life of its owner and the environment, and by about 15 years begins to decline at the same rate as in adults.
What can the deviations of the heart rate from normal values indicate?
The pulse rate in children may briefly deviate from normal after emotional shock, physical activity. In addition, when the child is in the stuffy place for a long time, the pulse can also increase slightly. Finally, with infectious and other diseases accompanied by a rise in body temperature, the heart rate may also increase.
At the same time, an increase in the pulse rate may also indicate serious violations in which mandatory specialist consultation is necessary, for example:
- endocrine pathologies;
- cardiac diseases, heart defects;
- presence of any neoplasms;
- lesions of the central nervous system.
Thus, with a regular increase in the pulse rate in a child who does not return to normal values after a short period of time, it is necessary to consult a doctor for a detailed examination and the appropriate treatment.