Pulses Flashcards

1
Q

Slow rising pulse, narrow pulse pressure, heaving apex beat and fourth heart
sound

A

Aortic stenosis

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2
Q

Collapsing pulse, wide pulse pressure, ‘pistol-shot’ sound heard over femoral
arteries

A

Aortic regurgitation

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3
Q

Radiofemoral delay in a patient with hypertension.

A

Coarctation of the aorta

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4
Q

Pulsus paradoxus, jugular venous pressure (JVP) rises on inspiration, heart sounds
muffled.

A

Cardiac tamponade

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5
Q

Bounding pulse in a patient who is short of breath

A

Acute CO2 retention

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6
Q

Collapsing

A

Aortic regurgitation

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7
Q

Paradoxical

A

Cardiac tamponade

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8
Q

Alternans

A

Severe left ventricular failure

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9
Q

Slow rising

A

Aortic stenosis

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10
Q

Takayasu’s arteritis

A

Absent

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