pulsus
[pul´sus] (L.) 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.
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al·ter·nat·ing pulse
mechanical alternation; a pulse regular in time but with alternate beats stronger and weaker, often detectable only with the sphygmomanometer or other pressure measurement and usually indicating serious myocardial disease.
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pulsus alternans
Cardiology A pulse occurring at regular intervals which there is rhythmic attenuation of the pulse pressure heights–eg, every other beat; sustained PA is associated with severely depressed left
ventricular function, accompanied by an altered blood flow in the aorta, left ventricular and systolic pressures, and often a 3rd ventricular sound Prognosis PoorMcGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
al·ter·nat·ing pulse
(awl'tĕr-nāt-ing pŭls) Mechanical alternation, a pulse regular in time but with alternate beats stronger and weaker, often detectable only with the sphygmomanometer and usually indicating serious myocardial disease.
Synonym(s):
pulsus alternans.
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pulsus alternans
Alternating strong and weak pulse beats. Pulsus alternans is a sign of failure of the left side of the heart (left ventricular failure).Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
pul·sus al·ter·nans
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