Knowing how to take your pulse can help you gauge how hard you are exercising. But, your pulse is only one of many factors that determine how well your body can circulate blood and oxygen …

Checking your pulse will help you and your doctor know how your heart is tolerating exercise, activity, new medicine(s, or all. Your nurse will help you find your pulse. It is located at the …

Assessing the patient’s peripheral pulse sites offers valuable data for determining the integrity of the cardiovascular system. An abnormally slow, rapid, or irregular pulse may indicate the …

To get your baseline pulse and normal rhythm, try taking your resting pulse when you wake in the morning and before going to bed. What is a normal pulse? A normal (resting) rate is between …

Step 1 While your partner measures the time with a stopwatch, measure your resting pulse rate.

Use this log to keep track of your blood pressure and pulse. Bring it to all your appointments. Check your blood pressure (BP) and pulse twice a day: once in the morning and once in the …

How do pulse oximeters work? Pulse oximeters clip onto a fingertip and send beams of red and infrared light through tissues such as the nail, skin, and blood. The amount of oxygen in the …