arterial pulse
Vessel rhythm felt
The arterial pulse is the rhythmic expansion and contraction of an artery as blood is pumped through it by the heart.
It's what you feel when you press fingers to your wrist or neck to check your pulse.
The rate, strength, and regularity of the arterial pulse reveal information about cardiovascular health: The nurse checked his arterial pulse before surgery.
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
- throbBeat with intensity
- racing heartAbnormally rapid heartbeat
- blood pressureCirculatory force measurement
- wristHand-forearm connection
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- vital signsheart rate, blood pressure, breathing, vital signs, body temperature
- arteriesaorta, coronary, femoral, brachial, carotid
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