re·versed par·a·dox·i·cal pulse

a pulse in which the amplitude increases with inspiration and decreases with expiration, as observed in some cases of tricuspid insufficiency and of AV dissociation with sinus arrhythmia.

Synonym(s): Riegel pulse

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Rie·gel pulse

(rē'gel pŭls)

A pulse that diminishes in volume during expiration.

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Riegel,

Franz, German physician, 1843-1904.

Riegel pulse - a pulse that diminishes in volume during expiration.

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