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CMA Chapter 19
Vital: Pulse
Term | Definition |
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Antecubital pulse | The space located at the front of the elbow |
Aorta | The major trunk of the arterial system of the body |
Bounding pulse | A pulse with an increased volume that feels very strong and full |
Bradycardia | An abnormally slow heart rate (less than 60 beats per minute) |
Dysrhythmia | An irregular rhythm |
Intercostal | Between the ribs |
Pulse rhythm | The time interval between heartbeat |
Pulse volume | The strength of the heart beat |
Tachycardia | An abnormally fast heart rate (more than 100 beats per minute) |
Thready pulse | A pulse with a decreased volume that feels weak and thin |