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Please help docs! where are peripheral pulses found in the human body?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

At the periphery !: The ends of limbs are generally where they are examined. Specifically at the wrists, maybe ankles and tops of the feet. The tops of the feet are easier so we generally use those and forget the ankles.

Dr Kohlitz agreed

Answered 9/3/2020

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