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Tense pulse
A full but not bounding pulse.
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Soft pulse
A pulse that may be stopped by moderate digital compression.
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Slow pulse
A pulse rate that is less than 60 beats per minute.
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Short pulse
A pulse with a short, quick systolic wave.
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Running pulse
A weak, rapid pulse with one wave continuing into the next. A very feeble, frequent pulse, with arteries lacking tension, where one pulse wave seamlessly merges into the next without distinct intervals.
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Resting pulse
A pulse rate obtained while an individual is at rest and calm.
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Respiratory pulse
Alternate dilatation and contraction of the large veins of the neck occurring simultaneously with inspiration and expiration. The alteration in the pulse with each breath.
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Regular pulse
A pulse felt when the force and frequency are the same (i.e., when the length of beat and number of beats per minute and the strength are the same).
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Plateau pulse
A pulse associated with an increase in pressure that slowly rises but is maintained. The extended pulse observed in cases of aortic stenosis.
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Pistol-shot pulse
A pulse resulting from rapid distention and collapse of an artery as occurs in aortic regurgitation. The pulse generated by the swift expansion and contraction of an artery, typically seen in aortic regurgitation. It creates a noise reminiscent of a gunshot when listened to with a stethoscope.
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