How many beats per minute is a heart attack?

A normal heart rate is 60-80 beats per minute, but during a heart attack that rate is altered due to the disrupted blood flow. Heart rates during a heart attack can vary from too slow or fast to palpitations and even skipped beats. read more

1. Myth: A normal heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute. That's the old standard. Many doctors think it should be lower. About 50-70 beats per minute is ideal, says Suzanne Steinbaum, MD, director of women's heart health at Lenox Hill Hospital. Recent studies suggest a heart rate higher than 76 beats per minute when you're resting may be linked to a higher risk of heart attack. read more