A dangerous heart rate is when your heart is beating too slowly (bradycardia) or too quickly (tachycardia). An adult’s heartbeat is too slow once it's less than 60 bpm, and too fast once it's more ... Peter Sagan had heart surgery on Friday after doctors determined that he had a heart abnormality that caused his heart rate to spike above 200 beats per minute during a mountain bike race in Valencia.

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Business Insider: A dangerous heart rate involves more than just your BPM — here are red flags that something's wrong A normal heart rate is between 60 to 100 beats per minute (BPM), but it can vary by person. A heart rate slower than 60 BPM can be a sign of anything from a high fitness level to hypothyroidism. A ... A dangerous heart rate involves more than just your BPM — here are red flags that something's wrong Average heart rates vary widely.

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During stress, the body releases hormones that trigger a “fight or flight” response. A person’s heart rate may increase and exceed 100 beats per minute (bpm). Fitgurú on MSN: Could Your Resting Heart Rate Predict How Long Youll Live? USA Today: When does your heart rate become a concern? Here's when your pulse is too high.

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