Cardiology Flashcards

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Q

Pulses paradoxus? Assoc pathologies?

A

Drop of 10mmHg SBP on inspiration.

Assoc with cardiac tamponade, pericarditis, obstructive pulmonary disorders.

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Name for elevation in jvp on inspiration? Is this normal or abnormal?

A

Kussmauls sign. Abnormal assoc with tamponade, pericarditis

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