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paradoxic pulse |
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paradoxic pulse. See pulsus paradoxus. paradoxic pulse Pulsus paradoxicus Cardiology A ↓ of ≥ 10 mm Hg in systolic BP on inspiration, a finding which, like the Kussmaul sign–an abnormal ↑ instead of a ↓ in jugular venous pressure with inspiration, suggests
cardiac tamponade–impaired diastolic filling of the heart due to ↑ intrapericardiac pressure Clinical Air hunger, cyanosis, visible distension of neck veins 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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