Is Pulse Rate and Heart Rate the Same?

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Your heart rate and pulse rate provide you the same information, that is, how fast your heart beats in a span of a minute.

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While they aren't the same, there is a connection between your heart rate and pulse.

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Your heart rate indicates how fast your heart is beating at any given time.

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Your pulse measures the rate of palpable blood pressure increase throughout your body.

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Pulse can also be measured using the radial artery in your wrist or side of the carotid artery in your neck.

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You can use different types of heart rate monitors to determine your heart rate.

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Average heart rates vary by age, body mass and fitness level.

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However, a number of factors including obesity, medication, alcohol use and smoking can impact your heart rate.

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