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A member asked:
Where could i find my heart beat and take my pulse?
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Wrist: the easiest place for most people to take their pulse is on the inside of their wrist on the side near the thumb. the other place to check is on the neck, just under the angle of the jaw.
Answered 2/12/2015
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