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What is a normal pulse rate ?

I'm a 35yr old man and I'm wondering whether I should be concerned about my pulse rate. It is consistently in the high 80's to mid 90's at rest. I'm a light smoker, about 10lbs overweight and have a terrible diet. I know I have to correct my diet, quit smoking and exercise more but is my pulse rate a concern in and of itself ? Thanks in advance.
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Dear members/doctors,

      I'm 15 years old, in great shape on the outside, and anyway.. for a few months I've done heavy exercise in my school for atleast 1-3 hours total at about 4 times a week.  I also skateboard a few days a week for about 2-3 hours at about six days a week. I run in school as well. My pulse rate is often in the upper 80's and lower 90's still.  To throw in an idea for the cause, my doctor said I have some kind of heart condition where when I breathe in it presses on my nerves and makes my heart-rate speed up and slow down (but he said is was non-serious and common for kids my age).  Often it feels like my pulse is going too fast for someone sitting down, as my pulse other times resting is about upper 70's to lower 80's.  I have mainly two questions.  Why does my pulse rate change as it does?  Why is my pulse rate still so high if I exercise and am athletic.   I'm worried and will rest easier once someone helps me out with this.  I can be reached via email at: ***@****.  I would apreciate it if someone got back to me a.s.a.p.
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My pulse rate has been 93-101.  I am pregnant and my blood pressure has fluxtuated high and back to normal.  but my pulse is always high.  I am 34 years old and 5'2" tall, normal weight is 110 lbs.  I am now 131 and 7mos. pregnant.  My regular doctor saw me for my annual visit yesterday and told me that my pulse was high and he was wondering why my heart is beating so fast.  He said to get checked after the baby is born.  Do you know of any heart disease that affects just your pulse like that?
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I AM 82 YEARS YOUNG. MY PULSE RATE IS AROUND SIXTY SPM.I'M ON HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION.IS THIS NORMAL
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Should I be concerned if my pulse rate is 95.  I am 26 yrs old, 5'10" and 170lbs.
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How concern should one be when he/she experiences heavy breathing.  If I ran just even less than a block like running to catch the bus, I experience this deep heavy breathing and I realy get concerned. Is this a sign of heart problem?
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my dad is 40 and he smokes my friends mom is 37 and she does not smoke would there pulse rates be diferent?
  thanks email me the answer please ,britnie
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