pulssimittaukset
Pulssimittaukset, often translated as pulse measurements or heart rate monitoring, refer to the process of determining a person's heart rate. This is typically expressed in beats per minute (bpm). The pulse is the rhythmic throbbing of arteries as blood is propelled through them by the heart's contractions. It can be felt at various points on the body where an artery lies close to the skin's surface, such as the radial artery in the wrist or the carotid artery in the neck.
Historically, manual palpation has been the primary method for measuring pulse. This involves using the fingertips
Pulssimittaukset are fundamental in various contexts. In medicine, they are a vital sign used to assess a