what's exactly normal BPM?

I have always been alarmed about my heart rate. When resting it's anywhere from 84-96 bpm. Is that to fast? I'm 25 and in good shape. However I did have a stroke 3 weeks ago while I was driving! Thank God my husband was with me! Turns out I have a PFO and thick blood and birth control contributed to my stroke. So I'm going to have a PFO closure done in 3 weeks! Wish me luck I am sooooo scared. Has anyone heard anything on PFO's? Patent Foremen Ovale (hole in heart)

[MrGreen]

The average resting heart rate for an adult is between 60 and 100 beats per minute, while well-conditioned athletes can achieve between 40 and 60 beats per minute. The maximum pulse rate is 220 minus your age, and the target for a healthy pulse rate during, or just after, exercise, is 60-80 per cent of this.

Therefore, if you are aged 50, you should aim to build up fitness gradually until you reach a target pulse rate during exercise of between 102-136 bpm (beats per minute).

If you are aged 55, your target should be between 99-132 bpm, age 60 = 96-128 bpm, age 65 = 93-124bpm, age 70 = 90-120 bpm, and age 75 = 87-116 bpm.

[catmagnet]

About 7-8 years ago, I guess you could have called me a well-conditioned athlete. I was speedwalking 4.25 miles every day. Back then, my resting rate was around 54. Now that I'm older( and lazier ) I usually check in at around 75. The doctor said it's nothing to worry about. Each person is different and even if you're just nervous about something, it will increase.