Question 52 · LEK · C – circulation
Indicate the lowest systolic blood pressure allowing to find the carotid pulse:
- A. 20 mmHg.
- B. 30 mmHg.
- C. 40 mmHg.
- D. 50 mmHg.
- E. 60 mmHg.
Hint
Recall the classic rule linking palpable radial, femoral and carotid pulses with minimum systolic pressures.
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