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What conditions may cause the apical and radial pulse to be different from each other?
Please double check this but here is a shot Apical pulse will never be less than the radial pulse. A radial pulse rate less than the apical rate is an example of a pulse deficit, and can be the When_would_an_apical_pulse_be_less_then_radial_pulseof a heart murmur, but the opposite will never occur.
What causes an erratic pulse rate?
causes of irregular pulse : Regularly irregular pulse : 1 sinus bradycardia 2 sinus tachycardia 3 paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia Irregularly irregular pulse: 1 atrial fibrillation 2 atrial flutter 3 ventricular premature beats 4 heart block 5 pacemaker dysfunction
Why would you have normal pulse on one arm and no pulse on the other arm?
cause you would have different arteries in your arm
Which finger should you not use when taking pulse?
The thumb because it has a pulse of it's own.
What happens to your artery when you feel a pulse?
During diastole, or the resting part of the heartbeat, there is a minimum amount of pressure on arteries. When the heart pumps (systole) it forces the blood out of the ventricle and into the artery. Arteries are elastic, so when this blood passes through it, it causes the artery to expand from the increased pressure. It is this expansion as the bolus of blood rushes forward that you feel in a pulse.
Would you be able to feel a pulse during atrial systole only?
No, you would not be able to feel a pulse during atrial systole alone. A pulse is felt when blood is ejected from the heart into the arteries during ventricular systole, when the ventricles contract and pump blood into the aorta and pulmonary artery. Atrial systole occurs just before ventricular contraction and primarily fills the ventricles with blood, so it does not generate the pressure wave necessary to create a palpable pulse.
How is pulse related to systole and diastole?
Systole is when a chamber of the heart (i.e. atrial vs. ventricular systole) is contracting. Diastole is when a chamber of the heart is relaxing. Without qualifying which chamber it is usually assumed to mean the left ventricle.Systole refers to when the heart is contracted and diastole refers to when the heart is relaxed.
What is AV nobes?
I think you mean 'AV Node'. If so, then it is part of the hearts pace maker called the Atrio-ventricular node. It emits an electric pulse across the ventricles to make them contract (ventricular systole). This pulse would have come from the SA (Sino-atrial) node, which would have made the atria contract before the electric pulse reached the AV node.
Why can you only feel one pulse and the doctors can hear two?
When a doctor listens to your heart he hears the systole and diastole of the heart. The "lub-dub" that they hear is the closure of valves of the heart at rest (diastole) when the heart fills with blood and the heart squeezes blood (systole) out into the body. When you feel the pulse, you only feel when the heart pushes blood through the vascular system during systole.
When a pulse is palpated and counted which blood pressure would be a characteristic at that moment?
usually the systolic, as that is the one when the heart is actually pumping. usually reported as palpated 70 or whatever reading there was.
What is the pressure wave in blood called?
The pressure wave, created by systole is called a pulse
Why do you hear an apical beat in systole?
The systole is when the left ventricle contracts and produces a stroke volume that is felt as a pulse. This is part of the measurement of a blood pressure reading. The reason you hear the 'lubb' sound is because the ventricle contractions are stronger than the atrial contractions. The 'dupp' sound is when the ventricles relax, so the sound is softer. Both sounds, or small upward blips on the sphygmomometer dial is due to the closing of, first, the atrioventricular valves for systole, and then the closing of the pulmonary semilunar valves for the diastole.
How can I test for atrial fibrillation (a form of cardiac arrhythmia)?
A doctor can detect an irregular heartbeat during a physical exam by taking your pulse, listening to your heartbeat or by performing diagnostic tests.
What is artrial pulse?
The atrial pulse refers to the pressure wave generated by the contraction of the atria in the heart, leading to blood being pushed into the ventricles. This pulse is part of the cardiac cycle and can be felt as part of the overall heartbeat. While it is not typically measured in the same way as the ventricular pulse, it plays a crucial role in maintaining proper blood flow and rhythm in the circulatory system. Abnormalities in the atrial pulse can indicate underlying heart conditions.
What are cardiovascular manifestations with graves diseases?
sinus trachy cardia bounding pulse windened pulse pressure Increased intensity of s1 (high cardiac output) Atrial fibrilation
What does anyone know about atrial flutter and high pulse rate and sweating at night?
Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm that can result in a rapid and irregular heartbeat. This can lead to symptoms like a high pulse rate and night sweats. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and management of atrial flutter to prevent complications.
How does arterial pulse is generated by heart?
The arterial pulse is generated by the heart's contractions, specifically during the systole phase of the cardiac cycle. When the heart's ventricles contract, they eject blood into the aorta and pulmonary arteries, creating a surge of blood that travels through the arteries. This surge causes the arterial walls to stretch, resulting in a palpable pulse that can be felt at various points in the body. The pulse reflects the rhythmic nature of the heartbeat and corresponds to each heartbeat.
