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pulse wave

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pulse wave [′pəls ‚wāv]
(physiology)
A wave of increased pressure over the arterial system, started by contraction of septum and valves in the heart.


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The device works by emitting a sophisticated pulse wave utilizing a high voltage leading edge to penetrate up to two inches of clothing, followed by a lower voltage stimulation pulse that causes sufficient neuro muscular incapacitation (an override of the body''s natural control systems that affects the sensory and motor functions of the nervous system and impairs muscular control) to leave the assailant helpless long enough for the user to get away.
One such technique, Doppler pulse wave velocity (PWV), which is defined as arterial pulse's velocity of moving along vessel wall, as an indicator of arterial elasticity (2-4).
Aortic and arterial pulse wave velocity Aortic and four arterial pulse wave velocities were obtained for the CHD and healthy group.
 
 
 
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