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Radial pulses Flashcards

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hypertension in young person

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suggests coarctation of aorta

therefore RADIO-FEMORAL DELAY

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tapping apex beat

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suggests mitral stenosis
therefore likely atrial fibrillation
therefore IRREGULARLY IRREGULAR

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heaving apex beat

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suggests aortic stenosis
therefore slow rising, small volume
ANACROTIC

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severe respiratory distress

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PULSUS PARADOXUS 
(due to decreased venous return to LA is exaggerated)
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breathless oedematous person

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suggests heart failure
therefore alternating high/low volume pulse
PULSUS ALTERANS

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