Question 1

how is the pulse measurement performed?

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At wrist: Typically pulse is measured at wrist by compressing the radial artery until a clear beat is felt.  To be perfectly accurate when reporting beats per minute one should measure or a minute, but most will measure for 15 seconds and multiply by four.  The pulse could also be counted anywhere the heartbeat can be felt - neck, chest, legs, abdomen, etc.  Wrist is just easy.

Question 2

how do you properly check someone's pulse?

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Depends on equipment: How to take a pulse depends on the equipment and the technique: whether it is your ear to the chest wall, your fingers to a pulse point, or a piece of medical equipment.  The most accurate pulse taken without machinery is the one closest to the heart, or the place where the pulse is best felt or heard.  For accuracy, the pulse should be checked for at least 15 seconds in a row, purists say 60 secs

Question 3

what does pulse of 102after excercise means?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It all really depends on the context of the exercise, and how soon after exercise finishes. In general, however, the faster one's heart rate recovers after completing exercise, the more fit an individual is. But to give a general sense, a heart rate of 102 two minutes after jogging three miles would be completely normal.

Question 4

bp 160/120 pulse 130 34yr old female 5'6" 130lbs?

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Ans: You sound like you have high blood pressure. Now this diagnosis is based upon a few readings so if this is just one reading. You should have 2 more in each arm. If these readings are also elevated you need to see your doctor for medication options and or bloid work

Question 5

no is 156/143 pulse 146 feeling ok what should i do?

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Evaluation: Is this your BP and pulse reading? . Check the battery of your BP machine and try again.
Please see your physician for proper evaluation and treatment.

Question 6

my boyfriend has anzity is 153/93 & pulse is 111 is that bad?

Accepted Answer

Vital signs: If your boyfriend is young and in good health, these vital signs can be safe temporarily.  However, i'd want to know more about his anxiety, and whether any medications or drugs are involved.  Maintaining this high blood pressure and heart rate over time can be an unhealthy thing.  People who exercise increase heart rate and BP also, but when they rest, these normalize.  He should see his doctor.

Question 7

i am having bp in the range of 125-145/75-90.  also pulse is 80-100.  should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Just a tad bit high: The 145/90 is just slightly high and so not really concerning for a person without other illness--such as diabetes. If you have no other medical problem, google up the dietary approach to stop hypertension (dash) diet and follow it. Increase aerobic exercise will help lower the BP and heart rate as well. If persistent, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

why do i have a weak pulse?

Accepted Answer

WHAT IS WEAK PULSE: What do you mean by weak pulse, does it feel weak on palpation or it is slow.If you have real concern about your pulse.You need to consult your doctor.It may be normal.If abnormal it may need to be investigated with ekg to check the rate and rhythem and may need blood test etc.

Question 9

can foods affect your pulse?

Accepted Answer

Pulse: Most foods would not directly affect the pulse. If gastrointestinal distress resulted from some particular food intake, then an increase in pulse rate would be very likely.

Question 10

what does a pulse of 150 mean?

Accepted Answer

HeartRate150orFaster: Each pulse (expansion of arteries) is a result of heart contraction & expelling ~60 to ~180 cc of non-compressible blood (water + salts, proteins & cells) into arterial tree. The arteries expand as a function of how much volume added from each heart beat. If heart contracts, but no blood ejected, then no pulse that beat. Thus pulse rate=expansions/min sufficient to be  felt/detected, in some way.

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