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Pulse
An arterial pulse is one which is taken over top of an artery, ex. Radial, Femoral, Carotid pulse, ect. An Apical pulse is one taken in between the 4th or 5th left intercostal space. It isn't taken from an artery, but from below the heart itself.(Apex of the heart) Source: I'm a paramedic.
The pulse rate is the number of times you can feel the heart beat.99You are descibing the pulse, or heart rate.
James Mackenzie has written: 'The study of the pulse, arterial, venous, and hepatic, and of the movements of the heart' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Pulse 'Diseases of the heart' -- subject(s): Heart, Diseases
Not all living things have a heart that pumps blood in a cyclic fashion, which is what creates a pulse. The pulse is an increase in arterial pressure associated with blood being pumped by a contraction of the left ventricle. All mammals and birds have a pulse.
The apical pulse may be a little bit faster than say a radial pulse because of the slight lag in time as blood rushes from the heart into larger arteries. Any LARGE difference between the values of apical and other pulses observed is called a PULSE DEFICIT. This could indicate a cardiac impairment (i.e. a weakened heart).
In the groin
No, two fingers are the best method for checking pulse on your neck (external carotid artery). A stethescope is not effective at checking a pulse, it is used to hear the heart, or hear abnormal arterial sounds such as bruis.
since the pulse is generated in one wave .....so.........
since the pulse is generated in one wave .....so.........
cardiac output
As you go farther away from the heart the arteries differentiate into smaller arterioles. As a result the elastic recoil of the arterial wall lessens and the perceivable intensity of the pulse also lessens.Hope this answered your question.