In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Features of Radial Pulse 2. Recording of Radial Pulse 3. Significance 4. Varieties. Features of Radial Pulse: While examining pulse the following features are to be noted: i. Rate means the frequency of pulse per minute. Normally, it corresponds to heart rate. Increased pulse rate is called tachycardia and diminished pulse rate [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Cardiac Output 2. Normal Values of Cardiac Output 3. Distribution 4. Control 5. Methods of Measuring 6. Factors Influencing. Introduction to Cardiac Output: At each beat certain amount of blood is pumped out by each ventricle into the circulation. This is called cardiac output. Two terms are used: 1. Stroke [...]
Introduction to Heart Sound: There are two classical sounds of heart in humans, known as the first and the second sounds (Fig. 7.56). They can be easily detected with a Stethoscope. Two other sounds have also been described - the third and the fourth - which, though difficult to detect clinically, are constantly found in graphic records. The first and [...]