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pulsus parvus et tardus |
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pulsus parvus et tardus Etymology: L, pulsus, beat, parvus, small, tardus, slow a small pulse with low pressure that rises and falls gradually. The condition occurs in aortic stenosis. pulsus [L.] pulse. pulsus alternans see alternating pulse. pulsus bigeminus bigeminal pulse. pulsus bisferiens a pulse characterized by two strong systolic peaks separated by a midsystolic dip, most commonly occurring in pure aortic regurgitation and in aortic regurgitation with stenosis. pulsus celer a swift, abrupt pulse. pulsus differens inequality of the pulse obervable at corresponding sites on either side of the body. pulsus paradoxus an abnormal inspiratory decrease in arterial blood pressure, seen in cardiac tamponade and caused by a decreased pulmonary venous return. pulsus parvus et tardus a small hard pulse that rises and falls slowly. pulsus tardus an abnormally slow pulse. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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