Venous pulse (Pulsus venosus) is one of the main indicators that allows you to assess the state of a person’s cardiovascular system. It represents vibrations of the walls of veins that occur as a result of heart contractions and blood movement through the vessels.
To measure the venous pulse, you need to feel superficially the veins on the wrist or ankle and lightly press on them. If the pulsation of the veins is clearly visible, this means that the heart rhythm is normal. If the pulsation is absent or very weak, this may indicate problems with the heart or blood vessels.
The venous pulse is an important indicator for diagnosing various diseases of the cardiovascular system, such as arterial hypertension, coronary heart disease, heart failure and others. It can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of treatments for these diseases.
In addition, the venous pulse can be used to assess the general condition of the body. For example, if the venous pulse is slow or absent, this may indicate a decrease in the level of oxygen in the blood, which can be caused by various reasons, such as anemia, hypoxia and others.
Thus, the venous pulse plays an important role in diagnosing and monitoring the condition of the cardiovascular system. Measuring it can help identify problems at an early stage and take timely measures to eliminate them.