Tuesday, June 14, 2011
How to Grade a Pulse
Heart rate -- or pulse --is described in beats per minute and can be an indicator of heart health. As the heart muscle strengthens, it pumps more blood with each contraction and heart rate decreases. Blood pressure is a measurement of tension through the arteries as blood is travelling to different parts of the body. Pulse pressure is derived from the blood pressure measurement. Normal pulse pressure for an adult is 40 mmHg. Results that are higher can indicate leaky heart valves, while results
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