Why is your pulse rate and heart beat the same number?

Pulse rate and heart rate are not necessarily the same number. Pulse rate refers to the number of times per minute that your heart beats, while heart rate refers to the number of times per minute that your heart contracts and relaxes. In a healthy person, the pulse rate and heart rate are usually the same, but they can differ in certain circumstances, such as when a person is exercising or experiencing an arrhythmia.