pulsus tardus

pulsus

 [pul´sus] (L.)

pulse.

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 of the pulse observable at corresponding sites on either side of the body.

pulsus paradox´us paradoxical pulse.

pulsus par´vus et tar´dus a small hard pulse that rises and falls slowly.

pulsus tar´dus slow pulse.

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pul·sus tar·'dus

a pulse with pathologically gradual upstroke typical of severe aortic stenosis.
See also: plateau pulse.

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pul·sus tar·dus

(pŭl'sŭs tahr'dŭs)

A pulse with pathologically gradual upstroke typical of severe aortic stenosis.
See also: plateau pulse

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