Hello, I'm a medical professional with a background in cardiology. When discussing heart rate, one of the key measurements is the RR interval, which refers to the time between two successive R-waves on an electrocardiogram (ECG). The R-waves are the first and most prominent deflections on an ECG and represent the depolarization of the ventricles, which is the main pumping chambers of the heart.
In a
normal or
sinus rhythm, the RR interval is quite regular and is determined by the heart rate. The
normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute (bpm). To calculate the RR interval in seconds, you would take the number 60 and divide it by the heart rate in bpm. For example, at a heart rate of 75 bpm, the RR interval would be 60 seconds / 75 bpm = 0.8 seconds.
However, it's important to note that the RR interval can vary slightly from beat to beat in a healthy individual due to normal physiological fluctuations. This variation is known as heart rate variability (HRV) and is a sign of a healthy cardiovascular system.
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