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What do you mean by arterial pulse ? Whe...

What do you mean by arterial pulse ? Where can it be felt ? What is tachycardia ?

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A wave of distention passes along the arteries following each ventricular systole. This wave of distention is called arterial pulse. It can be felt in superficial arteries such as those in the wrist, neck, temples and ankles. Tachycardia literally means fast heart rate.
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