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Check Your Pulse (Neck)Your heart rate, or pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Knowing how to take your pulsecan help your healthcare provider monitor your heart health. You may be asked to check your pulse on aregular basis.One way to check your pulse is on your neck. Try it now. Step 1. Press your index and middle finger on oneside of your neck close to your windpipe. Press lightly on your neck, pressing too hard can make you feellightheaded. Step 2. Count the number of times your heart beats within 10 seconds. Use a watch with asecondhand watch or set a stopwatch on your phone. Step 3. Multiply that number by 6 to get your heart rateper minute. The total number is your pulse or heart rate. A normal resting heart rate or pulse between 60 and100 beats per minute.Let’s try that again. Press your index and middle finger on one side of your neck close to your windpipe. Countthe number of times your heart beats within 10 seconds. Multiply that number by 6. 6 times 10 seconds or oneminute will give your heart rate or pulse per minute.Talk to your healthcare provider if your pulse is unusually high or unusually low for more recommendations onyour heart health. Remember to keep a record of your pulse checks to share with your healthcare provider atyour next visit.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.VER60142A EN CheckYourPulseNeck.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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