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Contents loading... Editors loading... Categories loading... When refering to evidence in academic writing, you should always try to reference the primary (original) source. That is usually the journal article where the information was first stated. In most cases Physiopedia articles are a secondary source and so should not be used as references. Physiopedia articles are best used to find the original sources of information (see the references list at the bottom of the article). If you believe that this Physiopedia article is the primary source for the information you are refering to, you can use the button below to access a related citation statement. Introduction[edit | edit source] Pulse/heart rate is the wave of blood in the artery created by contraction of the left ventricle during a cardiac cycle. The strength or amplitude of the pulse reflects the amount of blood ejected with myocardial contraction (stroke volume). Normal pulse rate range for an adult is between 60-100 beats per minute. A well-trained athlete may have a resting heart rate of 40 to 60 beats per minute, according to the American Heart Association (AHA).[1]See also heart rate Types of Pulse rate[edit | edit source]
Factors that Influence Heart Rate[edit | edit source]
How to Check Pulse[edit | edit source]To measure pulse rate. Place your index and third fingers on your neck to the side of the trachea, never press on the pulses on both sides of the lower neck at the same time to prevent blocking blood flow to the brain. To check your pulse at your wrist, place two fingers between the bone and the tendon over your radial artery (which is located on the thumb side of your wrist) When taking your pulse:
Parameters of Pulses[edit | edit source]Rate: Number of pulsation which could be Bradycardia (<60/minute) or Tachycardia (>100/minute) Rhythm: Time interval between pulse beats[2][3] Physiotherapy Management[edit | edit source]The role of the physiotherapist is to monitor the heart rate during exercise, the intensity and safe exercise level. The pulse rate must be taking into account to determine the level of intensity exercise the patient can bear (light vs moderate vs heavy exercise intensity zone).[4][5] See also Physical Activity and Exercise Prescription Further Reading[edit | edit source]
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Which of the following terms describes a rapid pulse rate?Tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-dee-uh) is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. Many types of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can cause tachycardia.
What term is used to indicate a pulse rate significantly above the average?Tachycardia refers to a high resting heart rate. In adults, the heart usually beats between 60 and 100 times per minute. Doctors usually consider a heart rate of over 100 beats per minute to be too fast, though this varies among individuals.
Which of the following pulses is assessed in obtaining a blood pressure by palpation?Blood pressure may be assessed by palpation by placing the blood pressure cuff around the patient's upper arm. The radial pulse is palpated.
Which site is preferred for assessing the heart rate in a patient?Discuss with the patient the best sites for assessing pulse (i.e., radial preferred over carotid). Rationale: In most cases, the radial pulse is recommended and is the easiest to palpate.
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Which of the following pulse rates would be most commonly referred to as tachycardia?
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