This shared component allows clinicians to record heart rate and rhythm as part of structured reviews. It provides insight into cardiovascular status and can support medication decisions, especially in conditions like asthma, atrial fibrillation, or cardiovascular disease.
During physical examination sections of clinical templates
When recording routine observations for chronic disease management
Field | Purpose |
| Pulse Rate (bpm) | Records beats per minute |
| Pulse Rhythm | Notes whether regular, irregular, or irregularly irregular |
| Clinical Notes | Optional free-text for clinical context or follow-up needs |
📘 Irregular pulses may require follow-up with ECG, especially in patients with palpitations or syncope
Identifies tachycardia, bradycardia, or irregular rhythms
May indicate side effects of medication (e.g. beta agonists, steroids)
Useful in assessing asthma severity or comorbid conditions
🟣 May support QOF achievement in cardiovascular templates
“Have you felt your heart racing or skipping beats?”
“Do you ever feel dizzy or faint?”
“Has anyone told you that your pulse is irregular?”