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2. Apical Pulse: Definition, Location, and More - Healthline

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   Overview. Your pulse is the vibration of blood as your heart pumps it through your arteries. You can feel your pulse by placing your fingers over a large artery that lies close to your skin. The ...

3. Apex beat - Wikipedia

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   The apex beat (lat. ictus cordis ), also called the apical impulse, [1] is the pulse felt at the point of maximum impulse ( PMI ), which is the point on the precordium farthest outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse can be felt. The cardiac impulse is the vibration resulting from the heart ...

4. How Do You Know If You Have a Heart Blockage? - Healthline

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   Bottom line. A partial blockage of a coronary artery may not cause noticeable symptoms. But, as the blockage worsens, it can cause symptoms such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing, and ...

5. Echocardiogram: What It Shows, Purpose, Types, and Results

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   An echocardiogram, on the other hand, shows a detailed view of the heart's internal structure and how blood flows through it. The test: Measures the size and shape of your heart. Shows how well ...

6. First-degree atrioventricular block - Wikipedia

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   Avoidance of AV-nodal-blocking medication. First-degree atrioventricular block (AV block) is a disease of the electrical conduction system of the heart in which electrical impulses conduct from the cardiac atria to the ventricles through the atrioventricular node (AV node) more slowly than normal. First degree AV block does not generally cause ...

7. Abnormal EKG: What It Means and Treatment Options - Healthline

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   Ischemia, or lack of blood flow, may also cause an abnormal EKG. Heart rate abnormalities: A typical human heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm). An EKG can determine if the ...

8. Cardiac conduction system - Wikipedia

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   The cardiac conduction system ( CCS, also called the electrical conduction system of the heart) [1] transmits the signals generated by the sinoatrial node – the heart 's pacemaker, to cause the heart muscle to contract, and pump blood through the body's circulatory system. The pacemaking signal travels through the right atrium to the ...

9. Can an EKG Detect a Previous Heart Attack? - Healthline

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   An EKG detects disruptions to the flow of electrical energy throughout the heart. It may detect previous heart attacks but is best when used in combination with other tests. An electrocardiogram ...