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Peripheral Vascular Flashcards

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Pulsus alternans

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Pulse has constant rate and rhythm but amplitude alternates between smaller and larger amplitude (Can be due to left ventricular dysfunction).

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Pulsus bigeminus

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Normal pulse beat followed by a a premature (weaker amplitude) beat (due to PVC) and pause.

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Pulsus bisferiens

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Pulse with two peaks during systole. Caused by back flow of blood.

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Pulse deficit

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Difference between palpated peripheral pulse and auscultated pulse.

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