Pulssi
Pulssi (Finnish for pulse) refers to the rhythmic expansion of an artery resulting from the heartbeat. In medical and everyday language it also denotes the heart rate, the number of heartbeats per minute. The pulse originates from the pressure wave created by the heart’s systole and can be felt where an artery is close to the skin.
Pulse is most commonly measured by palpation of superficial arteries, such as the radial artery at the
A normal resting pulse for healthy adults typically ranges from about 60 to 100 beats per minute,
In practice, pulse remains a basic clinical sign widely used for quick assessment, triage, and monitoring in