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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.

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Can a person breathe without having a pulse?

It is possible to have a pulse but no breathing as in asphyxiation, but the reverse is impossible, without a pulse you basically aren't alive, that pulse is a symbol of blood pumping through your body. Good answer above. I should add that, in some subjects, that pulse may be there but not be palpable.


Which blood vessel has a pulse?

Arteries have a pulse due to the rhythmic contraction of the heart, which creates a pressure wave that can be felt as the pulse in arteries. Veins do not have a pulse as they carry blood back to the heart at a lower pressure.


What are the 5 upper limb pulse point?

The five upper limb pulse points are the radial pulse, found at the wrist on the thumb side; the ulnar pulse, located on the wrist on the pinky side; the brachial pulse, felt in the inner arm near the elbow; the axillary pulse, found in the armpit area; and the subclavian pulse, located just above the clavicle. These pulse points are key for assessing circulation and heart rate in the upper extremities.


What is the pulse in the groin region call?

The pulse site in the groin area is the femoral artery. You can palpate this just superior to the anterior iliac crest.


What is increased if pulse duration is decreased?

If pulse duration is decreased, the peak power of the pulse is increased. This is because peak power is inversely proportional to pulse duration. So, as the duration of the pulse shortens, the energy is delivered in a shorter time period, resulting in an increase in peak power.

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Does having your period lower your pulse?

No, your period has no effect on your pulse.


When can you not take an apical pulse?

When your having a Ding removed.


What can you do for a pulse raiser?

in pulse raiser you can do running and sprinting. These things will pump your blood around the body.


Do scary movies affect your pulse rate?

Yes they do. THey do that because your nervous and your body's reaction is having your pulse go faster.


Can a high pulse rate cause headaches?

no the thing is when we are affected to headache our pulse beat in our head increases. when you are having an headache just touch your veins in you head you can feel the increas of pulse .


What is the pulse rate of nilgai?

Plus rate of Nilgai is low. Low is having better having it high.


Does a victim with a pulse who is having trouble breathing need CPR?

yes


What is the danger in having a very high resting pulse rate?

Een


Does your pulse rate increase when you're asleep?

No, your pulse rate usually goes down when you are sleeping, but it could vary to a higher rate if you are having a nightmare.


Why boys have a lower pulse than girls?

pulse only rises when you exercising or scared of something boys are not that scared on things that girls are they are more relaxed so there pulse will be more relaxed


When is your pulse too high?

See a cardiologist. Many things can cause high pulse. If your pulse has suddenly gotten higher out of nowhere, and has stayed that way, it could be caused by many things. Hormone problems, anemia, or blood clots can cause high pulse out of nowhere that doesn't go down. If the cardiologist doesn't help, see another one or perhaps see a hematologist or pulmonologist. I had rapid pulse and ended up having a pulmonary embolism, which was caused by birth control, even though i was young & healthy.


Are there devices that can check if I have a high pulse rate or not?

A helpful device that can help you record your pulse is a pulse oximeter. This records several things, including your pulse. You can also go to your local cardiologist and ask them for a device which does this. Find out more about a pulse oximeter here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulse_oximeter