Question
Recently, a child experienced an increased heart rate due to a finger injury, with the heart rate ranging from 120-130 beats per minute, even exceeding 140 at its highest. At night, the heart rate dropped to over 90 beats per minute. The child’s usual heart rate is around 90-100 beats per minute. Is there any cause for concern?
Answer
The child’s heart rate appears to be on the higher side. Please provide the child’s age for further assessment of whether the heart rate is normal. As children grow older, their heart rates typically decrease gradually. Possibilities of myocarditis should be ruled out. This is the suggested response to the question “Is a heart rate of 120-130 beats per minute normal in children?” I hope this helps; wishing you and your child good health!