Decreased Radial Pulse Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

Subclavian Steal Syndrome

On examination, the patient had a palpable decrease in her right radial pulse and had a brachial blood pressure discrepancy of 30 mmHg, with her left arm measuring 176/92 [vasculardiseasemanagement.com]

Physical examination findings may include unilaterally decreased pulses on the affected side, a blood pressure difference of greater than 20 mm Hg between the arms, supraclavicular [aafp.org]

[…] bruits and disappearance of the radial pulse on exercise or elevation of the arm. [aafp.org]

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Cervical Rib Syndrome

Interpretation - Positive test finding ( Decreased Radial Pulse and/or Distal extremity pain reproduced ) suggests interscalene compression. [physiotherapy-treatment.com]

Note: With all three orthopedic assessment tests for thoracic outlet syndrome, Adson’s, Eden’s, and Wright’s, the criterion in a decrease in the STRENGTH of the radial pulse [learnmuscles.com]

- radial pulse obliteration is not by itself specific, but loss of pulse with reproduction of symptoms is a positive test; - decreases interscalene space by tensing anterior [wheelessonline.com]

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Non-Cranial Giant Cell Arteritis

Decreased or absent carotid, radial, dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial artery pulses. [rheumatologyadvisor.com]

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

When the patient’s chin is turned to the same side while pulse is followed up, decrease or loss of Radial pulse indicates that the test is positive. [omicsonline.org]

The Wright test was originally described as a decrease in the radial pulse with the arm in hyperabduction and external rotation, with the head turned in the opposite direction [journals.lww.com]

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Scalenus Anticus Syndrome

When the test is positive, a decrease in the radial pulse is noted, and pain is reproduced. [clinicalgate.com]

pulses or signs of blanching of the skin in the hands indicating a decrease in blood flow with the maneuver. [en.wikipedia.org]

Additional maneuvers that may be abnormal in TOS include Wright's Test, which involves hyperabducting the arms over the head with some extension and evaluating for loss of radial [en.wikipedia.org]

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Hemiplegia

From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search paralysis of the arm, leg, and trunk on the same side of the body Infantile hemiplegia Infantile hemiplegia (disorder) Infantile hemiplegia NOS Infantile hemiplegia NOS (disorder) Infantile hemiplegia [Ambiguous] Postnatal infantile hemiplegia NOS Postnatal infantile hemiplegia[…] [wikidata.org]

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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy

Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a form of a complex regional pain syndrome that affects the extremities. It is characterized primarily by pain, swelling and vasomotor changes. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy may occur in either the upper or lower limbs. The clinical course moves in stages: Stage 1: The patients[…] [symptoma.com]

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Takayasu Arteritis

radial pulses (at the wrist) Difference in blood pressure between the two arms High blood pressure ( hypertension ) There may also be signs of inflammation ( pericarditis [medlineplus.gov]

Bilateral radial pulses were absent. Ultrasound showed renal size asymmetry and raised the possibility of renal artery stenosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Symptoms may include: Arm weakness or pain with use Chest pain Dizziness Fatigue Fever Lightheadedness Muscle or joint pain Skin rash Night sweats Vision changes Weight loss Decreased [medlineplus.gov]

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Hyperabduction Syndrome

A positive test is a decrease in radial pulse vigor. Diagnostic Accuracy: Unknown. [thestudentphysicaltherapist.com]

On physical examination, he has exquisite tenderness over the right supraclavicular region ( Erb s point ) with reproduction of symptoms, decreased right radial pulse when [aansneurosurgeon.org]

Positive Test [2] The test is positive if there is a marked decrease, or disappearance, of the radial pulse. [physio-pedia.com]

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Sepsis

[…] breathing), or both, and with impaired perfusion, as evidenced by 1 or more of the following: a capillary refill time of 3 or more seconds, lower limb temperature gradient, weak radial-pulse [doi.org]

In this study, administration of 20 mL/kg or 40 mL/kg in the first hour was associated with decreased survival compared with the use of maintenance fluids alone. 26 Therefore [doi.org]

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Marasmus

pulse; cold extremities; decreased consciousness); tachypnea (pneumonia, heart failure); abdominal manifestations (distension, decreased or metallic bowel sounds; large or [en.wikipedia.org]

pulse, cold extremities, decreased consciousness), tachypnea (pneumonia, heart failure), abdominal manifestations (distension, decreased or metallic bowel sounds, large or [ipfs.io]

[…] marasmus include unusual body temperature (hypothermia, pyrexia); anemia; dehydration (as characterized with consistent thirst and shrunken eyes); hypovolemic shock (weak radial [en.wikipedia.org]

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Aortic Arch Syndrome

radial pulses (at the wrist) Difference in blood pressure between the two arms High blood pressure ( hypertension ) There may also be signs of inflammation ( pericarditis [medlineplus.gov]

[…] in the wrists (radial). [rarediseases.org]

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Hypovolemia

A narrowing in the pulse pressure, an early symptom of hypovolemic shock, reflects a decrease in stroke volume and peripheral vasoconstriction. [163.178.103.176]

Frequently assess the radial pulse (and periodically check the brachial, pedal, and popliteal pulses), noting its rate, strength, and regularity. [163.178.103.176]

Also watch for changes in the pulse pressure. [163.178.103.176]

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Dehydration

[…] decline consciousness increased heart rate (radial pulse may be undetectable) decreased or low blood pressure effects are more pronounced peripheral cyanosis confusion, lethargy [physio-pedia.com]

[…] failure sunken fontanelle (soft spot on infant's head) sunken dry eyes skin loses firmness and looks wrinkled lack of elasticity of skin rapid and deep breathing fast, weak pulse [physio-pedia.com]

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Hypertensive Heart Disease

Generally speaking, the pulse volume is normal, even though it can be decreased when LV dysfunction appears. [symptoma.com]

[…] volume is usually normal, but it is decreased in patients with LV dysfunction. [emedicine.medscape.com]

If coarctation of the aorta is the hypertension etiological factor, radial-femoral delay can be observed. [symptoma.com]

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Bradyarrhythmia

In this study, administration of 20 mL/kg or 40 mL/kg in the first hour was associated with decreased survival compared with the use of maintenance fluids alone. 26 Therefore [doi.org]

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Congenitally Short Costocoracoid Ligament

Han noted a positive Allen’s maneuver with decreased radial pulse and positive bruit over the supraclavicular fossa ipsilaterally in both upper extremities. Dr. [neurotalk.org]

Han then opined: Allen’s maneuver is positive with decreased radial pulse and positive bruit over the supraclavicular fossa ipsilaterally, in both upper extremities. [neurotalk.org]

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Bradycardia

In this study, administration of 20 mL/kg or 40 mL/kg in the first hour was associated with decreased survival compared with the use of maintenance fluids alone. 26 Therefore [doi.org]

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Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia

In this study, administration of 20 mL/kg or 40 mL/kg in the first hour was associated with decreased survival compared with the use of maintenance fluids alone. 26 Therefore [doi.org]

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Pulsus Paradoxus

[1] It results from an accentuated decrease of the blood pressure, which leads to the (radial) pulse not being palpable and may be accompanied by an increase in the jugular [wikidoc.org]

pulse. [1] It results from an accentuated decrease of the blood pressure, which leads to the (radial) pulse not being palpable and may be accompanied by an increase in the [en.wikipedia.org]

The paradox in pulsus paradoxus is that, on clinical examination, one can detect extra beats on cardiac auscultation, during inspiration, when compared to the radial pulse [wikidoc.org]

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Cataract

The strength of laser capsulotomies (porcine subgroup) decreased with increasing pulse energy: 152 21 mN for 3 μJ, 121 16 mN for 6 μJ, and 113 23 mN for 10 μJ. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All capsulotomies were complete, with no radial nicks or tears. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Septicemia

In this study, administration of 20 mL/kg or 40 mL/kg in the first hour was associated with decreased survival compared with the use of maintenance fluids alone. 26 Therefore [doi.org]

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Shoulder Presentation

Arterial injury may be associated with decreased radial pulse. [emedicine.medscape.com]

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AV Block Mobitz I

On physical exam, his appearance was regular, he was diaphoretic, mucous membranes were pink, hydrated, with an irregular radial pulse at 40 bpm, and respiratory rate of 20 [scielo.br]

Auscultation of the heart revealed decreased heart sounds, B1 and B2, irregular rhythm, without murmurs. The remaining of the physical exam showed no abnormalities. [scielo.br]

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AV Block Mobitz II

On physical exam, his appearance was regular, he was diaphoretic, mucous membranes were pink, hydrated, with an irregular radial pulse at 40 bpm, and respiratory rate of 20 [scielo.br]

Auscultation of the heart revealed decreased heart sounds, B1 and B2, irregular rhythm, without murmurs. The remaining of the physical exam showed no abnormalities. [scielo.br]

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Sudden Cardiac Death

In this study, administration of 20 mL/kg or 40 mL/kg in the first hour was associated with decreased survival compared with the use of maintenance fluids alone. 26 Therefore [doi.org]

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Cardiac Arrest

In this study, administration of 20 mL/kg or 40 mL/kg in the first hour was associated with decreased survival compared with the use of maintenance fluids alone. 26 Therefore [doi.org]

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Pregnancy-induced Hypertension

femoral, and carotid arteries with a custom pulse transducer) and decreased stroke volume (65 13 vs. 75 14 ml/beat) (measured by simultaneous tonometry of the carotid artery [care.diabetesjournals.org]

[…] vascular resistance (1,658 290 vs. 1,462 340 dyn per sec/cm [ 5 ]) (measured by arterial tonometry and simultaneous electrocardiographic recordings obtained from the brachial, radial [care.diabetesjournals.org]

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Volkmann's Contracture

pulse, decreased sensation and the canonical presentation of the “claw hand”.Cases of congenital Volkmann's contracture are very rare but 50 cases have been reported where [symptoma.com]

[…] sings that may indicate Volkmann's contracture include palmar flexion of the wrist, pain when stretching the flexor, persistent pain upon palpation of affected area, no radial [symptoma.com]

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Myocarditis

In this study, administration of 20 mL/kg or 40 mL/kg in the first hour was associated with decreased survival compared with the use of maintenance fluids alone. 26 Therefore [doi.org]

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