PubMed · 8233155
Assessing pulse deficit.
Abstract
Pulse deficit--the difference between the apical and peripheral pulse rates--can signal an arrhythmia. You'll need to monitor this deficit if your patient's pulse rhythm is irregular.
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E A McConnell. 1993. Assessing pulse deficit.. https://doi.org/10.1097/00152193-199311000-00009
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