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Pulse

When the heart pumps blood out, arterial elastic fibers play a crucial role in sustaining a high-pressure gradient. They expand to accommodate the received blood and then recoil - a process known as the pulse that can be either manually palpated or electronically quantified. Despite a reduction in its effect with increased distance from the heart, elements of the pulse's systolic and diastolic components persist, observable even at the arteriole level.
The pulse serves as a clinical indicator...
Pulse01:05

Pulse

The pulse is one of the most fundamental physiological indicators of the body's cardiovascular health. It is the rhythmic expansion and contraction of the arterial walls in response to the pressure generated by the heart's pumping action.
Pulse Rate and its Significance
Pulse rate, often measured in beats per minute (bpm), reflects the heart rate (HR), which is influenced by numerous factors such as stress, physical activity, and hormonal changes. A normal resting adult pulse rate falls between...
Sites for measuring blood pressure01:21

Sites for measuring blood pressure

Blood pressure measurement is a fundamental clinical procedure, providing crucial data for assessing cardiovascular health. Among the various sites for this measurement, the brachial and popliteal arteries are predominantly utilized due to their accessibility and the reliability of their readings. This lesson delves into the anatomical significance, methodology, and considerations of measuring blood pressure at these locations.
The Brachial Artery: Primary Site for Blood Pressure Measurement
Pulse Assessment Sites01:11

Pulse Assessment Sites

Pulse assessment sites are crucial in evaluating a patient's cardiovascular health. By assessing the pulsations of arteries at specific anatomical locations, healthcare professionals can gather valuable information about blood flow, heart rate, and peripheral circulation. Understanding these pulse assessment sites is essential for conducting comprehensive cardiovascular evaluations and monitoring patients' overall health. These sites are strategically chosen due to the accessibility and...
Equipments Used To Measure Blood Pressure01:30

Equipments Used To Measure Blood Pressure

Direct Method
This invasive approach involves cannulating a peripheral artery. During each cardiac contraction, pressure generates mechanical motion within the catheter, transmitted through rigid, fluid-filled tubing to a transducer. This transducer converts mechanical motion into electrical signals displayed as waveforms on a monitor. An automatic flushing system prevents blood backflow. Due to the potential risk of unexpected arterial blood loss, this method is primarily used in intensive...
Special considerations while measuring pulse01:13

Special considerations while measuring pulse

Assessing a patient's pulse is a fundamental skill in healthcare, but certain situations require special attention:

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Assessing Cerebral Autoregulation via Oscillatory Lower Body Negative Pressure and Projection Pursuit Regression
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Assessing Cerebral Autoregulation via Oscillatory Lower Body Negative Pressure and Projection Pursuit Regression

Published on: December 10, 2014

Temporal and spatial properties of arterial pulsation measurement using pressure sensor array.

Chung-Shing Hu1, Yu-Feng Chung, Cheng-Chang Yeh

  • 1Department of Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan 70101, Taiwan.

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine : Ecam
|July 15, 2011
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Summary

A new tactile array sensor platform quantifies wrist pulse signals, offering repeatable and depth-sensitive measurements consistent with traditional Chinese medicine pulse diagnosis (TCMPD). This technology enables more precise quantitative pulse diagnosis.

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Last Updated: May 31, 2026

Assessing Cerebral Autoregulation via Oscillatory Lower Body Negative Pressure and Projection Pursuit Regression
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Published on: December 10, 2014

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine

Background:

  • Traditional quantitative pulse diagnosis relies on single sensors.
  • A need exists for advanced platforms to enhance pulse signal acquisition and analysis.
  • Traditional Chinese Medicine Pulse Diagnosis (TCMPD) involves nuanced assessments of pulse characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement and validate a novel pulse-taking platform utilizing a tactile array sensor.
  • To construct three-dimensional wrist pulse signals for quantitative analysis.
  • To assess the feasibility of the array sensor platform for TCMPD.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a pulse-taking platform with an array sensor.
  • Construction of 3D wrist pulse signals, defining parameters like length, width, and slopes.
  • Performance comparison with single-sensor systems.
  • Statistical analysis (paired samples t-test, ANOVA) to evaluate repeatability and depth variations.

Main Results:

  • The array sensor platform achieved performance comparable to single-sensor systems.
  • Repeatability of measurements was consistent with clinical experience.
  • Significant differences in pulse signals were observed across different pulse-taking depths, aligning with TCMPD principles.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed pulse-taking platform with an array sensor is a feasible tool for quantitative pulse diagnosis.
  • The platform demonstrates consistency with clinical experience in TCMPD regarding repeatability and depth sensitivity.
  • This technology offers potential for advancing quantitative TCMPD.