Pulse

The rhythmical expansion and contraction of an ARTERY produced by waves of pressure caused by the ejection of BLOOD from the left ventricle of the HEART as it contracts.

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Tree Number(s): G09.330.380.750

MeSH Unique ID: D011674

Entry Terms:

• Pulses

See Also:

• Heart Rate
• Traditional Pulse Diagnosis

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Phenomena and Processes Category
Circulatory and Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
Hemodynamics
Pulse