Pulse Precapillary

Precapillary pulse (pulsus praecapillaris) is a special form of pulse, which is characterized by low amplitude and high frequency of pulse waves.

This pulse is also called quinque pulse, quinque symptom or capillary pulse. It occurs when blood pressure increases and is accompanied by a narrowing of the lumen of precapillary arterioles.

The causes of precapillary pulse can be different - heart failure, kidney damage, infectious diseases. However, this pulse is most often observed in hypertension.

The precapillary pulse is easily determined by palpating the pulse on the radial artery. It is characterized by low pulse filling, fast tempo and low amplitude of pulse waves.

The presence of a precapillary pulse indicates increased peripheral vascular resistance and is an unfavorable prognostic sign.

Precapillary pulse (capillary pulse, Quincke's pulse) is a method of measuring blood pressure that uses not only systolic, but also diastolic pressure. This method allows you to obtain a more complete picture of the state of the cardiovascular system and evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.

To conduct a precapillary pulse, it is necessary to measure systolic and diastolic pressures using a special device - a sphygmomanometer. Then, after receiving the results, the doctor can conduct an analysis and determine the presence or absence of disturbances in the functioning of the cardiovascular system.

Precapillary pulse can be used to diagnose various diseases, such as hypertension, hypotension, heart failure and others. This method can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment and determine the need to change the dosage of drugs.

In general, precapillary pulse is an important method for diagnosing and monitoring the state of the cardiovascular system, which can help the doctor make the right decisions and prescribe effective treatment.