Clinical Attribute
pulse rate
Definitions related to pulse rate:
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(pulse) The rhythmic wave within the arteries occurring with each contraction of the left ventricle.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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The rate of the pulse as observed in an artery, expressed as beats per minute. It can be measured at several anatomical sites, including the wrist, neck, temple, groin, behind the knees, or on top of the foot.CDISC TerminologyClinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC), 2021
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