Why would a boy 6yrs have a heart rate of 160?

Answer 1

This would depend on several things. Is his heart rate consistently elevated or occasionally? If he has other symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, color changes or syncope it may be a sign of an underlying health condition. The medical term for a fast heart rate is Tachycardia, which in children may or may not be normal. Medical conditions such as Wolff Parkinson White syndrome, ventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, and other medical problems can sometimes cause Tachycardia. It is impossible to know the underlying cause without having him evaluated by a physician, it is important that he sees a doctor to rule out any serious medical abnormalities.