How to measure the pulse
Before surgery, eye patients must be assessed for their suitability for surgery. Taking the pulse allows us to find out what the patient’s heart rate is and to assess the strength, regularity, and character of the pulse. Irregularities might indicate a heart problem and must be investigated.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Community Eye Health Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.cehjournal.org/article/how-to-measure-the-pulse/ |
| Summary: | Before surgery, eye patients must be assessed for their suitability for surgery. Taking the pulse allows us to find out what the patient’s heart rate is and to assess the strength, regularity, and character of the pulse. Irregularities might indicate a heart problem and must be investigated. |
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| ISSN: | 0953-6833 |