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Taking Your Pulse at Your Wrist

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Step-by-Step:

4 steps to taking your pulse at the wrist.

Online Medical Reviewer: Lu Cunningham RN BSN

Online Medical Reviewer: Steven Kang MD

Date Last Reviewed: 01/01/2025

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