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Pulses Flashcards

1
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Pulsus paradoxus

A

Dip/absent in inspiration

Cardiac tamponade or asthma

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2
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Slow-rising/plateau

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Aortic stenosis

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3
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Collapsing pulse

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Aortic regurg
PDA
hyperkinetic states like fever, anemia, thyrotoxic, exercise, pregnancy

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Pulsus alternans

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Strong foot tap, weak foot tap

Severe LVF - cant maintain the strength

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5
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Bisferiens pulse

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Two peaks, double pulse

Mixed aortic valve disease

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Jerky pulse

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HOCM
(Obstruction causes turbulence)

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