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Is it possible for the heart rate to be out of sync with the pulse? lets say, the heart rate is fast (above 100 bpm), but the pulse is palpably slow (below 100 bpm)?

Q: is it possible for the heart rate to be out of sync with the pulse? lets say, the heart rate is fast (above 100 bpm), but the pulse is palpably slow (below 100 bpm)?

: The pulse is a reflection of the heart beating and causing blood to flow. There is no independence of pulse and cardiac rhythms.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

The pulse is a reflection of the heart beating and causing blood to flow. There is no independence of pulse and cardiac rhythms.

Dr Berryman agreed

Answered 7/26/2022

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes, arrhythmias, such as atrial fibrillation among the most common, are notorious to cause significant differences between heart rate and peripheral pulse, which would be lower.

Answered 7/27/2022

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A member asked:

Is it possible for the heart rate to be out of sync with the pulse? lets say, the heart rate is fast (above 100 bpm), but the pulse is palpably slow (below 100 bpm)?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Berryman agreed

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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