bitchy fkn pulse questions Flashcards
1
Q
What is pulsus alterans?
A
When the upstroke of the pulse alternates between strong and weak
2
Q
When would you see pulsus alterans?
A
In heart failure
3
Q
What is a collapsing pulse?
A
A collapsing pulse has a forceful upstroke and descent
4
Q
What is a jerky pulse?
A
Characterised by rapid forceful upstroke
5
Q
What is a slow rising pulse?
A
Has a slow upstroke
6
Q
What is a bisferiens pulse?
A
A pulse that occurs when there are two sharp upstrokes during systole
7
Q
When would you see a slow rising pulse?
A
Aortic stenosis
8
Q
When would you see a bisferiens pulse?
A
In mixed aortic valve disease
9
Q
When would you see a jerky pulse?
A
In hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy
