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You are on heart medication Tikosyn 250 mcg and diltiazem xr your pulse is 48 Is this to low?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, a normal low heartbeat is 60.
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How is 'pulse of your heart' said in Irish?
'Pulse of your heart' is cuisle do chroí;'Pulse of my heart' is cuisle mo chroí.
Must check apical pulse before administering what medication?
If the heart rate is slow (below 60 bmp) and if digoxin is given, it can reduce the heart rate to dangerous levels.
Why is it important for patients taking digitalis to take their pulse prior to taking the medication each day?
Digoxin blocks the AV node, decreasing the heart rate. If your heart rate is already too slow (less than 60 beats a minute), the medication can decrease the heart rate to a dangerous level.
Why do you have a pulse rate?
We have a pulse because every time the heart beats, it makes a pulse. So when you can't feel your pulse it means your heart has stopped beating.
Is your pulse slower the faster your heart beats?
No, your pulse spikes every time your heart beats. So your pulse is basically the same as your heartbeat. If your heart beats faster, your pulse is faster.
Which medication requires a pulse check?
Digoxin
How is pulse related to the heart?
There is a one to one correspondence between the pulse and the heart beat.
Why when we speed up our heart pulse rate increase?
The pulse is a measure of the heart rate.
What is apical pulse?
apical pulse is actually the heartbeat
What does the pulse measure?
The number of times your heart beats in a minute, the heart rate.
What is a good sentence for pulse?
The patient's pulse was weak and irregular. After medication, the patient's pulse was strong and regular at 88 beats per minute.
Can you have a heartbeat and no pulse?
No, because if your heart is beating then your heart is pumping blood through your body, which is by definition a pulse.
