Is carotid pulse stronger on one side - HealthTap
A doctor has provided 1 answer. could poor posture/computer work cause miserable aching down both sides of neck at the same time? strong carotid pulse, no chest pain/neuro symptoms.: Yes: Taking frequent short breaks to move you head around will help.
is it normal to have a visible carotid pulse? - HealthTap
Oct 25, 2015 · Dr. Nicolas Mouawad answered. Specializes in Surgery - Vascular. Carotid: It is not necessarily abnormal. Some people have prominent carotid pulses and that is usually the case. If it is really large when someone examines it, there is a small chance of a carotid artery aneurysm, but that is not common. Dr Rheudasil agreed.
what does carotid upstroke mean? - HealthTap
Jan 15, 2020 · What does carotid upstroke mean? A doctor has provided 1 answer. Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered. Carotid: The pulse wave in the carotid has an upstroke and a down stroke. The up is the stroke volume filling the arteries, the down is …
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Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. is it normal to have a visible carotid pulse?: Carotid: It is not necessarily …
the pulse in my neck is weak. is this a problem? | HealthTap
Dec 29, 2017 · Unlikely a problem: Palpation of the carotid pulse can be blunted by extra neck tissue, position, posture, etc. If you have concerns regarding blood flow, a simple carotid duplex ultrasound can demonstrate flow. No symptoms, likely no issue. Answered 12/29/2017.
is it normal for the pulse on right side of neck to feel ... - HealthTap
May 20, 2021 · Something or nothing: Sorry to be equivocal, but this could be something or could be unremarkable. A physical exam with attention to the carotid pulse (on both sides of neck) would be required to evaluate for carotid stenosis--which is narrowing of the inside of vessel usually due to cholesterol buildup found in older patients.
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Jun 7, 2017 · What does carotid upstrokes 1+ mean? A doctor has provided 1 answer. Dr. Michael Gabor answered. Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology. It is a grading: system for recording the strength (amplitude) of the pulse, 0 (absent) through +4 (bounding). +1 would imply a decreased or weakened pulse, for example due to shock. Dr Fowler agreed.
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Why do i get palpitations and feel my pulse stronger when getting up from a sitting position, i can even see my pulse in the hollow part of my neck. i have a strong visible pulse in my neck when resting. normal ekg and bloodwork, it just has me worried. is this normal? i am 23 years old and male.: Prob normal : if you're thin this isn't unusual ...
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Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency. stand up and neck start pulsate super strong, do the carotid arteries expand or narrow? took bp and was normal, shouldnt it be high?: Pulsate: With blood flow and pressure, the artery walls will expand wi.
Is it normal to not be able to feel your carotid pulse?
Mar 18, 2018 · A doctor has provided 1 answer. Dr. Louis Cooper answered. No, but---: You should be able to feel your carotid pulses on each side of your neck. If you are just finding that the pulse is not there, you must be seen tonight in an Emergency Room. If this is an old problem, then you may be seen by your doctor in the AM---do not take chances.