Possible Causes for abnormal pulse Cardiac Arrhythmia When the device senses an abnormal heart rhythm, it sends electrical pulses to prompt the heart to beat at a normal rate. [web.archive.org] An abnormally fast, slow, or irregular pulse. Dizziness or feeling faint. Shortness of breath. Chest pains which sometimes develop. [patient.info] An arrhythmia (also called dysrhythmia) is an irregular or abnormal heartbeat. What is my pulse? [my.clevelandclinic.org] Atrial Fibrillation There is an initiative called "Check Your Pulse" aimed at identifying abnormal heart rates and patients with undiagnosed atrial fibrillation early. [onhealth.com] You can measure your heart rate by feeling the pulse in your neck or wrist. [nhs.uk] You can measure your heart rate by feeling the pulse in your neck or wrist. In atrial fibrillation, the heart rate is irregular and can sometimes be very fast. [nhs.uk] Ventricular Fibrillation Ventricular fibrillation disrupts the synchrony between the heartbeat and the pulse beat. [medicinenet.com] Ventricular fibrillation is an abnormally irregular heart rhythm caused by rapid, ineffective, uncoordinated contraction of the ventricles which produce no peripheral pulse [symptoma.com] Patients in cardiac arrest have absent or abnormal (gasping) respirations. [emedicine.medscape.com] Shoulder Dislocation The shoulder is one of the most commonly dislocated joints in the human body. Complications usually represent local damage. However, it is unclear whether joint dislocations can have systemic sequellae as wSell. Here we present the case of an 86-year-old female who developed necrotizing cryoglobulinaemic vasculitis in[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Bronchitis Pneumonia should be considered and ruled out when vital signs are abnormal (pulse greater than 100, respirations greater than 24/minute, or temperature greater than 100.4 [journals.lww.com] When recorded, significant vital sign abnormalities were uncommon, with 7% having a temperature of 100 degrees F and 8% having a pulse of 100 beats per minute or greater. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Your breathing may sound abnormal or rough. [nlm.nih.gov] Bronchitis Your breathing may sound abnormal or rough. [nlm.nih.gov] Tests may include: Chest x-ray, if your provider suspects pneumonia Pulse oximetry, a painless test that helps determine the amount of oxygen in your blood by using a device [nlm.nih.gov] Basilar Artery Thrombosis with Occlusion of a Precerebral Artery ', 'pulmonary arterial wedge pressure increased', 'pulse abnormal', 'pulse absent', 'pulse pressure abnormal', 'pulse pressure decreased', 'pulse pressure increased', 'pulse [definedterm.com] ', 'pulmonary arterial pressure decreased', 'pulmonary arterial pressure increased', 'pulmonary arterial wedge pressure abnormal', 'pulmonary arterial wedge pressure decreased [definedterm.com] […] waveform abnormal', 'qrs axis abnormal', 'right ventricular systolic pressure decreased', 'right ventricular systolic pressure increased', 'scan myocardial perfusion abnormal [definedterm.com] Musculoskeletal Lower Back Pain Some signs of other problems include tenderness in certain areas, a fever, an abnormal pulse, chronic steroid use (leads to loss of bone mass), or rapid weight loss Diagnostic [nynjcmd.com] Substance Abuse Abnormal pulse. Change in skin color. [drugabuse.com] Anemia […] to the NHLBI: Fatigue, feeling tired and weak Pale skin Shortness of breath, especially when exercising Cold hands and feet Faintness or dizziness Increased thirst Rapid pulse [livescience.com] Compensatory action of the heart may lead to its enlargement and to a rapid pulse rate. [britannica.com] […] and breathing Lower leg cramps Heart complications (abnormal heart rhythms, heart murmur, enlarged heart) Diagnosing anemia The first test used to diagnose anemia is a complete [livescience.com] Rosacea The V-Beam laser, an example of a pulsed dye laser, works by releasing pulses of light that penetrate the skin and destroy the abnormal blood vessels, significantly minimizing [cosmopolitan.com] In rosacea, the following can be used: IPL (intense pulsed light laser) or PDL (pulsed dye laser). [scielo.br] IPL allows for the removal of abnormal vessels, reducing inflammation and restructuring the collagen in the skin (Adams, Coven, Grippe, 2016). [scielo.br] Hypertension […] aortic pulsation; palpation of the lower extremities for edema and pulses; and neurological assessment. [dx.doi.org] […] bruits; palpation of the thyroid gland; thorough examination of the heart and lungs; examination of the abdomen for enlarged kidneys, masses, distended urinary bladder, and abnormal [dx.doi.org] Sexually Transmitted Disease Any abnormalities of these parameters must result in readmission to the neonatal unit. [bettersafercare.vic.gov.au] The baby has regular observations of temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate with IV cannula flushes. [bettersafercare.vic.gov.au] Essential Hypertension […] aortic pulsation; palpation of the lower extremities for edema and pulses; and neurological assessment. [doi.org] […] bruits; palpation of the thyroid gland; thorough examination of the heart and lungs; examination of the abdomen for enlarged kidneys, masses, distended urinary bladder, and abnormal [doi.org] Hyperventilation […] oximetry in the ambulance and an abnormal ECG. [emj.bmj.com] It was subsequently reported as showing a right ventricular strain pattern with S1Q3T3 and was considered to be abnormal (fig 1). [emj.bmj.com] After observing the patient for 30 minutes, a reassessment of her condition revealed a pulse rate of 90 beats/min, blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg and no hypoxia on air. [emj.bmj.com] Drug-induced Fever CXR Takayasu’s arteritis young female, more common in Orient fever, wt loss, arthralgia, loss of peripheral pulses, pain over vessels aortic arch and branches arteriography [antimicrobe.org] […] adolescent to middle aged fever, wt loss, nasal ulcers, cough, sinusitis, hemoptysis, arthralgia upper and lower respiratory tracts, kidney Leukocytosis, anemia, ESR c-ANCA, U/A, abnormal [antimicrobe.org] Raynaud Disease An abnormal or asymmetric pulse examination, differential blood pressure cuff measurements, gangrene, or a positive Allen test are suggestive of arterial occlusive disease [health.am] To detect evidence of an alternative cause for the symptoms, or an underlying disease associated with secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, look for any abnormality in pulses of [patient.info] Puerperium Palpate the maternal pulse if a fetal heart rate abnormality is suspected, to differentiate between the two heart rates. [web.archive.org] […] attention to the: Pulse rate. [bettercare.co.za] […] temperature and pulse are normal, continue cardiotocography and normal care, since the risk of fetal acidosis is low. [web.archive.org] Birth Palpate the maternal pulse if a fetal heart rate abnormality is suspected, to differentiate between the two heart rates. [web.archive.org] […] temperature and pulse are normal, continue cardiotocography and normal care, since the risk of fetal acidosis is low. [web.archive.org] […] underlying causes (such as infection) and appropriate investigation check the woman's temperature and pulse; if either are raised, offer fluids and paracetamol start one [web.archive.org] Chronic Alcoholism Examination of the nervous/muscular system may show damage to many nerve systems: Abnormal eye movement Decreased or abnormal reflexes Fast pulse (heart rate) Low blood pressure [medlineplus.gov] Vaginospasm Is a False General finding of abdomen Inferred relationship Some Intrauterine pregnancy Is a False General finding of abdomen Inferred relationship Some Abnormal large bowel [tx.fhir.org] Some Mittelschmerz Is a False General finding of abdomen Inferred relationship Some Collapsing pulse Is a False General finding of abdomen Inferred relationship Some Double pulse [tx.fhir.org] Pelvic Inflammatory Disease […] discharge which is sometimes pus-like; Abnormal cervical discharge; Abnormal bleeding, including bleeding after sex or between normal menstrual bleeding; Increased temperature [healthengine.com.au] (oral temperature 38.3 o C); Increased pulse rate; Vulvovaginal pain; Pain during sexual intercourse; A diagnosed STI (in which case the doctor will also need to test you [myvmc.com] (oral temperature 38.3oC); Increased pulse rate; Vulvovaginal pain; Pain during sexual intercourse; A diagnosed STI (in which case the doctor will also need to test you for [healthengine.com.au] Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Only eight men had serious abnormalities in laboratory values during the study. [nejm.org] There was no significant effect of treatment on the pulse rate, blood pressure, or visual acuity. [nejm.org] Osteoarthritis […] arterial blood gas or pulse oximetry measurements. [nature.com] […] during talking, inability to count to 15 in a single breath, use of accessory respiratory muscles, increased respiratory or heart rate, vital capacity 15–20 ml/kg or 1 l, or abnormal [nature.com] Peripheral Neuropathy […] in blood pressure or pulse Symptoms such as experiencing weakness or not being able to hold something, not knowing where your feet are, and experiencing pain that feels as [foundationforpn.org] Finally, physicians in the intervention group were more likely than their control counterparts to examine patients' feet for ulcers, pulses, and abnormal dermatologic conditions [cms.gov] Difficulty sleeping because of feet and leg pain Loss of balance and coordination Muscle weakness Muscle cramping/twitching Difficulty walking or moving the arms Unusual sweating Abnormalities [foundationforpn.org] Restless Legs Syndrome No abnormal signs; good peripheral pulses. Medication; promethazine 50mg nocte since 1988. Case 2: Female, aged 67. Duration of benzodiazepine usage: 12 years. [benzo.org.uk] Vomiting of Pregnancy Your doctor will look for common signs of HG, such as abnormally low blood pressure or a fast pulse. [healthline.com] Orthostatic Hypotension Steroid pulse therapy and L-threo-3,4-dihydroxyphenylserine caused regression of brainstem signs and reduced syncopal attacks. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Other Tests See the list below: In addition to supine and standing blood pressure and pulse measurements, additional cardiovascular evaluation (eg, ECG, cardiac telemetry) [emedicine.medscape.com] Magnetic resonance imaging indicated abnormal intensities in the paramedian tegmentum and base of the medulla, which may have been additionally responsible for orthostatic [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Vasovagal Syncope Heart conditions that may cause syncope include: Bradycardia: An abnormally slow pulse Tachycardia:An abnormally fast pulse Arrhythmia: An irregular pulse Blockage: Any blockage [buoyhealth.com] […] movements A slow, weak pulse Dilated pupils Recovery after a vasovagal episode begins soon after fainting, generally in less than a minute. [fortishealthcare.com] […] movements A slow, weak pulse Dilated pupils Recovery after a vasovagal episode generally begins in less than a minute. [mayoclinic.org] Bronchial Asthma Severe anxiety due to shortness of breath Sweating Other symptoms that may occur: Abnormal breathing pattern -- breathing out takes more than twice as long as breathing in [medlineplus.gov] […] include: Bluish color to the lips and face Decreased level of alertness, such as severe drowsiness or confusion, during an asthma attack Extreme difficulty breathing Rapid pulse [medlineplus.gov]
