heart rate

noun

: the rate at which the heart beats
Aerobic exercise increases your heart rate.

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The Ring Air's overnight heart rate numbers aligned closely with those of the Apple Watch Ultra 2. PCMAG, 24 Jan. 2025 Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders. Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025 Initially concerned about Bambi's movement and heart rate, the doctors were hesitant to proceed with further pushing. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 Unlike standard heart rate reading in watches, Garmin’s ECG feature assesses the electrical signals running through your body to determine your sinus rhythm. Andrew Williams, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for heart rate 

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“Heart rate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20rate. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

Medical Definition

heart rate

noun
: a measure of cardiac activity usually expressed as number of beats per minute see maximum heart rate

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