
Are bounding peripheral pulses bad? what does "2+" mean?
Mar 23, 2020 · Possibly: Intensity of the pulses are graded on a scale of 0 to 4 +:0 indicating no palpable pulse; 1 + indicating a faint, but detectable pulse; 2 + suggesting a slightly more …
are there peripheral pulses in a patient having venous insufficiency ...
Mar 21, 2017 · Maybe: If venous insufficiency alone pulses of the arteries are ok. If patient has both venous disease and peripheral artery disease at the same time, pulses maybe decreased.
is it more difficult for the elderly to palpate their peripheral pulses ...
Jan 21, 2017 · Its possible: Hardening of the arteries is common in older adults- it may be the cause of diminished peripheral (both in arms and feet) pulses. Stiff vessels may also cause …
Please help docs! where are peripheral pulses found in the
Sep 3, 2020 · At the periphery !: The ends of limbs are generally where they are examined. Specifically at the wrists, maybe ankles and tops of the feet.
Can you tell me what "femoral pulses to exclude aortic ... - HealthTap
Dec 27, 2014 · Coarctation: In coarctation of the aorta, femoral pulses are typically weak or absent with lower blood pressure in the lower extremities. Palpation of femoral pulses does not …
What does carotid pulses +2/4 bilaterally mean with no
Mar 22, 2020 · What does carotid pulses +2/4 bilaterally mean with no bruit? abdominal aorta not prominent? femoral pulse +2/4 bilaterally. is that normal?
Is it normal to feel a stronger pulse at your right temple? (note: i ...
Mar 29, 2017 · Strength depending on anatomy: Pulses will vary on the anatomy of the vessel involved. This would mean dependency on the size of the vessel and the course of the vessel …
What could cause a peripheral bounding pulse? - HealthTap
Feb 15, 2013 · Many can cause this: A bounding pulse is a strong and forceful heart rate. A bounding pulse can occur in a few conditions such as hypertension, anemia, anxiety, …
I have an av fistula in my left arm - HealthTap
Nov 28, 2017 · AV fistula: Generally AV fistulas will decrease total peripheral vascular resistance and lower mean arterial blood pressure. This generally will make for a smaller pulse wave.
how come people with congestive heart failure have a weak pulse, …
CHF: In heart failure stroke volume is reduced and BP will be reduced, pulse would be weak. Peripheral circulation could be compromised and