pulse rate mean
Guide. Your pulse is the rate at which your heart beats. Your pulse is usually called your heart rate, which is the number of times your heart beats each minute (bpm).But the rhythm and strength of the heartbeat can also be noted, as well as whether the blood vessel feels hard or soft.ou check your pulse rate by counting the beats in a set period of time (at least 15 to 20 seconds) and multiplying that number to get the number of beats per minute. Your pulse changes from minute to minute.