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Weak pulse

Also called Faint heartbeat

Emergency MedicineCardiologyImportant

A pulse difficult to palpate due to reduced stroke volume or vasoconstriction, indicating shock or significant cardiac compromise.

Korean

약맥

일회박출량 감소나 혈관 수축으로 촉진하기 어려운 맥박; 심혈관 이상을 시사.

French

Pouls faible

Pouls difficile à palper du fait d'un faible volume d'éjection ou d'une vasoconstriction ; indique un choc ou une défaillance cardiaque.

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