Pulsus paradoxus: pul´sus ( L. Pulsus alter´nans alternating pulse. Pulsus bige´minus bigeminal pulse. Pulsus bisfe´riens a pulse characterized by two strong systolic peaks separated by a midsystolic dip, most commonly occurring in pure aortic regurgitation with stenosis. Pulsus ce´ler quick pulse. Pulsus dif´ferens inequality. Pulsus was an Inhuman of Attilan and a member of the Royal Guard. Loyal to Maximus, he participated to his military coup, taking part on the capture on Queen Medusa and in the chase of Gorgon, his former mentor. However, he was killed during an ambush prepared by Gorgon and his newfound allies on Oahu.
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pulsus
[pul´sus] (L.)pulsus alter´nansalternating pulse.
pulsus bisfe´riens a pulse characterized by two strong systolic peaks separated by a midsystolic dip, most commonly occurring in pure aortic regurgitation with stenosis.
pulsus dif´ferens inequality of the pulse observable at corresponding sites on either side of the body.
pulsus par´vus et tar´dus a small hard pulse that rises and falls slowly.
Pulsus Bigeminus
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par·a·dox·ic pulse
an exaggeration of the normal variation in the systemic arterial pulse volume with respiration, becoming weaker with inspiration and stronger with expiration; characteristic of cardiac tamponade, rare in constrictive pericarditis; so called because these changes are independent of changes in the cardiac rate as measured directly or by electrocardiogram.
Synonym(s): pulsus paradoxus, pulsus respiratione intermittens
pulsus paradoxus
Cardiology A marked ↓ in pulse amplitude during normal quiet inspiration or a ↓ in the systolic pressure by > 10 mm Hg, a typical finding in cardiac tamponade, less common in constrictive pericarditis–quantifiable by a sphygmomanometer, superior vena cava obstruction, asthma, PE, shock, or after thoracotomyMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
par·a·dox·ic pulse
(par'ă-doks'ik pŭls)A reversal of the normal variation in the pulse volume with respiration, the pulse becoming weaker with inspiration and stronger with expiration; characteristic of cardiac tamponade and rare in constrictive pericarditis. So called because these changes are independent of changes in the cardiac rate as measured directly or by electrocardiogram.
Synonym(s): pulsus paradoxus.
Synonym(s): pulsus paradoxus.
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Related to pulsus: pulsus parvus, pulsus alternans, Pulsus bisferiens, Pulsus paradoxus, Pulsus bigeminus, pulsus filiformis
pulsus
[pul´sus] (L.)pulsus alter´nansalternating pulse.
pulsus bisfe´riens a pulse characterized by two strong systolic peaks separated by a midsystolic dip, most commonly occurring in pure aortic regurgitation with stenosis.
pulsus dif´ferens inequality of the pulse observable at corresponding sites on either side of the body.
Pulsus Paradoxus
pulsus par´vus et tar´dus a small hard pulse that rises and falls slowly.
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pulse
(pŭls),Rhythmic dilation of an artery, produced by the increased volume of blood thrown into the vessel by the contraction of the heart. A pulse may also at times occur in a vein or a vascular organ, such as the liver.
[L. pulsus]
pulse
(pŭls)Palpable rhythmic expansion of an artery, produced by the increased volume of blood pushed or forced into the vessel by the contraction of the heart. A pulse may also at times occur in a vein or a vascular organ, such as the liver.
Synonym(s): pulsus.
Synonym(s): pulsus.
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