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A pulse deficit occurs when there is a discrepancy between the heart rate and the pulse rate, indicating that not all heartbeats result in a palpable pulse. This situation often arises in conditions such as atrial fibrillation, where the heart's rhythm is irregular, leading to ineffective pumping and some beats failing to produce a detectable pulse. Assessing for a pulse deficit typically involves simultaneously measuring the heart rate via auscultation and the pulse rate at a peripheral site, such as the wrist.

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