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its checked for high blood pressure which cause problems so they like to check it so if it happens they can put you on medication to fix it
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What is a pulse deficit?
A pulse deficit is the difference in the heart rate and pulse rate when both are checked simultaneously. Pulse deficits are quite often a sign of decreased cardiac output.
What blood vessel is used to check pulse rate?
The radial pulse is checked for vital signs.
What is the pulse rate checked at the apex of the heart called?
You don't take a pulse rate from there - anyone feeling your apex beat was probably looking at the quality ofthe beat itself!
Is pulse rate 91 at age 55 OK?
That seems very high. I definitely recommend you get this checked by your doctor.
Can you have arithmia when your pulse rate is high?
Why do you have your pulse rate taken? Why do you have your pulse rate taken?
How are your breathing rate and pulse rate related?
The breathing rate and pulse rate are related proportionally. If the breathing rate increases, so does the pulse rate. The pulse rate is an indication of the breathing rate.
When is the carotid artery use as a pulse?
The radial artery is used most often for a pulse. But in the case of someone who is not responding the carotid is checked. It is awkward to ask questions when taking a pulse rate at the carotid.
How do you check an elephants pulse?
Elephants have very thick skin, so feeling the pulse through the skin isn't an option. However, a simple ultrasound can detect the blood flowing in an artery and the heart rate (pulse) can be checked that way.
Where the pulse check artery or vein?
A pulse is checked on an artery.
How do you check your pulse rate?
A pulse rate can be checked for 6 seconds( the number counted is then multiplied by 10), it can be checked for 10 seconds ( the resulting number is multiplied by 6), or it can be checked for 15 seconds ( and the resulting number is then multiplied by 4).
What causes your pulse rate to rise?
Your pulse rate could become higher due to taking excercise, becoming excited or scared. If it is persistant however, it could be a symptom of heart disease, thyroid malfunction or emphysema, amongst other things. Get checked out!
The pulse rate is equal to?
the pulse rate is usually equal to the heart rate
