2024年4月16日 · A pulse is the heart rate. It's the number of times the heart beats in one minute. The pulse can be measured using the radial artery in the wrist or the carotid artery in the neck. Heart rates vary from person to person. Knowing your …

2022年10月8日 · To measure your heart rate, simply check your pulse. Place your index and third fingers on your neck to the side of your windpipe. To check your pulse at your wrist, place two fingers between the bone and the tendon over your radial artery — which is located on the thumb side of your wrist.

2023年12月15日 · Rapid pulse. Shortness of breath. When to see a doctor. Many things can cause tachycardia. If you feel like your heart is beating too fast, make an appointment for a health checkup. Seek immediate medical help if you have: Chest pain or discomfort. Shortness of breath. Weakness. Dizziness or lightheadedness. Fainting or near fainting.

2024年5月29日 · Cardiologists in Mayo Clinic's Heart Rhythm Services are successfully using novel energy source pulsed field ablation in patient care for AFib ablation.

2023年10月13日 · A type of arrhythmia called ventricular fibrillation can cause a dramatic drop in blood pressure. This can cause the person to fall to the ground within seconds, also called collapse. Soon the person's breathing and pulse will stop. Ventricular fibrillation is an emergency that needs immediate medical help.

2023年8月18日 · Checking your pulse pressure may help your care team predict your risk of heart and blood vessel events, such as heart attacks and strokes. A pulse pressure greater than 60 is a risk factor for heart disease, especially for older adults. Stiffness of the body's largest arteries is the leading cause of increased pulse pressure in older adults.

2005年9月30日 · You might learn you have hypoxemia when you see a doctor for shortness of breath or another breathing-related problem. Or you might share the results of an at-home pulse oximetry test with your doctor. If you use a pulse oximeter at home, be aware of factors that can make the results less accurate:

2024年12月13日 · Bradycardia. Bradycardia, shown on the right, is a slower than typical heart rhythm that often starts in the area of the heart called the sinus node.

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2024年8月9日 · No pulse or a weak pulse in the legs or feet. The muscle pain in peripheral artery disease may: Be mild to extreme. Wake you up from sleep. Make it hard to walk or exercise. Occur during rest or when lying down if the condition is severe. Other symptoms of PAD may include: Shiny skin on the legs. Skin color changes on the legs. Slow-growing ...