A detailed treatise on the pulse as a diagnostic tool. Galen examines what causes different types of pulse, connecting variations in rhythm, strength, and frequency to specific physiological states and disease conditions.
Start ReadingThe fundamental causes of the pulse. Galen examines what produces the rhythmic expansion and contraction of the arteries and what drives their motion.
How age, sex, and constitution affect the pulse. Galen analyses the variations in pulse characteristics across different types of patients.
How disease modifies the pulse. Galen examines the specific pulse changes produced by different pathological conditions.
External causes affecting the pulse — exercise, bathing, food, drink, emotion, and environmental conditions.