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How to Take Your Child's Pulse

en español: Cómo tomarle el pulso a su hijo

Medically reviewed by: Yamini Durani, MD

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What Is Your Pulse?

A person's pulse, or heart rate, is the number of times the heart beats per minute. It will change depending on things like activity, stress, body temperature, medicines, and illness.