Bounding pulse
Call your health care provider if you experience a sudden, severe, or persistent increase in the intensity or rate of your pulse. This is particularly important when this increase is accompanied by other symptoms, or when it is not relieved by resting for a few minutes.
Your health care provider will perform a physical examination that includes checking your temperature,...
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