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Pulse |
| Overview Risks Results |
| Alternative Names: |
| Heart rate; Heart beat |
| Normal Values: |
For resting heart rate:
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| What abnormal results mean: |
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Resting heart rates that are consistently high (tachycardia) may indicate a problem, and you should consult a health care provider. Discuss resting heart rates that are below the normal values (bradycardia) with a health care provider. Also, discuss a pulse that is very firm (bounding pulse) and that lasts for more than a few minutes with the health care provider. An irregular pulse can also indicate a problem. (See heartbeat sensations.) |
Taking your carotid pulse |
Radial pulse |
Wrist pulse |
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