10 Symptoms of Hypothermia
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #4: Weak Pulse
A strong pulse is important because it means that sufficient blood is being circulated around the body. This is essential because the blood carries the essential nutrients and oxygen that the body needs. If the heart is not beating as it should be then the flow of these essentials will be decreased.
When a person is suffering from hypothermia, the lack of heat will gradually cause the heart to slow down. The heartbeat can also be weaker than usual, causing less blood to be circulated with each pump. A weak pulse is potentially a very serious condition and should be treated with urgency.
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