Differential Diagnosis. The diagnosis of spondylolysis is confirmed by the discovery of a pars defect on a lateral x-ray or CT scan, and spondylolisthesis is confirmed by noting the forward position of one vertebral body on another.
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats a minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats a minute.
Resting heart rate. Your resting heart rate is your pulse when you are calmly sitting or lying. Itâs best to measure your resting heart rate it in the morning before you get out of bed, according to the AHA. For adults 18 and older, a normal resting heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm), depending on the personâs physical condition and age.