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Pulse


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SymptomsSurgeryTestSpecial Topic
Wrist pulse
Wrist pulse
Overview Results Risks Prevention
Alternative Names

Heart rate; Heart beat


What the risks are


Special considerations



Review Date: 01/31/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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