At what point is the pulse deficit a problem?

What is the threshold for radial/apical pulse deficit being a problem. Please include a reference to where I can find your answer in publication (preferably on the web)

A pulse deficit is the difference between the apical vs. radial pulse. A pulse deficit greater than 4 might indicate some physiological problem.

Find it at: (see in page 40)

http://legacy.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/fileadmin/files_biology/LAB_4.pdf

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2 Responses to At what point is the pulse deficit a problem?

  1. aziz says:

    it is a long subject to discuss, pls refer Braunwald’s text book of heart diseases
    References :
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  2. Queryman says:

    A pulse deficit is the difference between the apical vs. radial pulse. A pulse deficit greater than 4 might indicate some physiological problem.

    Find it at: (see in page 40)
    http://legacy.bluegrass.kctcs.edu/fileadmin/files_biology/LAB_4.pdf
    References :