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OBJECTIVE To define the responses to head up tilt in a large group of normal adult subjects using the most widely employed protocol for tilt testing. METHODS 127 normal subjects aged 19–88 years (mean ...

In this era of fitness trackers, we have easy access to our heart rate at any given moment. Every so often, a number catches ...

Blood pressure and heart rate (pulse) are two important vital signs measured during a healthcare visit. Blood pressure (BP) is a measure of the force of blood on the blood vessel walls. Blood vessels ...

What does it mean to know your “maximum” heart rate? Your maximum heart rate is, by definition, the fastest your heart can possibly beat. If a watch tells you that your max is ...

In this era of fitness trackers, we have easy access to our heart rate at any given moment. Every so often, a number catches your eye as it flashes on your Garmin or Apple Watch while you're ...

Background: Clinical vital signs in children (temperature, heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure) are an integral part of clinical assessment of degree of illness or normality. Despite this ...

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Higher cardiovascular health (Life’s Essential 8 scores) is linked to greater bone mineral density in adults aged 20–59, with ...

Heart palpitations are a symptom in which you notice irregular heartbeats. Due to the pregnant person's changing body, heart palpitations can increase during pregnancy. Your heartbeat may flutter, ...

In most birth settings, your baby’s heart rate will be monitored during labour. The idea behind fetal heart rate monitoring is to allow your care provider to see how your baby is coping during labour, ...