Apr 16, 2024 · 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. …

Oct 8, 2022 · A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.

Aug 18, 2023 · 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 …

Dec 15, 2023 · Tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-dee-uh) is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. Many types of irregular heart rhythms, called arrhythmias, can cause …

Oct 13, 2023 · Fainting. Always call 911 or your local emergency number if you think you might be having a heart attack. A type of arrhythmia called ventricular fibrillation can cause a dramatic …

Feb 28, 2024 · High blood pressure is called hypertension. This blood pressure chart can help you figure out if your blood pressure is at a healthy level. It also can help you understand if you …

Oct 28, 2022 · Medications Drugs to control the heart rhythm (anti-arrhythmics) are used for emergency or long-term treatment of ventricular fibrillation. If you're at risk of ventricular …

Sep 30, 2005 · This is called an arterial blood gas test. Most often, the amount of oxygen carried by red blood cells, called oxygen saturation, is measured first. It is measured with a medical …

Oct 13, 2023 · Diagnosis To diagnose a heart arrhythmia, a healthcare professional examines you and asks about your medical history and symptoms. You may have tests to check your heart …

Mar 11, 2022 · Heart palpitations (pal-pih-TAY-shuns) are feelings of having a fast-beating, fluttering or pounding heart. Stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition can …