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Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: Differentiating Floating Pulse from Three Similar Pulse Types

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Understanding Pulse Diagnosis: Differentiating Floating Pulse from Three Similar Pulse Types

The floating pulse (fu mai) can be understood as the sensation under the fingers resembling pressing on a piece of wood floating on water, or like a small boat on the water’s surface. This means that the pulse wave is located at a relatively superficial level beneath the skin, allowing it to be felt with … Read more

Mechanisms, Characteristics, and Clinical Significance of Floating Pulse

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Mechanisms, Characteristics, and Clinical Significance of Floating Pulse

Floating Pulse (fú mài) characteristics: easily felt with light pressure, slightly diminished with heavy pressure but not absent, more pronounced when lifted, and less pronounced when pressed. The floating pulse can be understood as a pulse located superficially, described as “floating like wood on water” or “a gentle breeze lifting the feathers on a bird’s … Read more