Pulsus bisferiens
Pulsus Bisferiens
Pulsus bisferiens (pronounced: puhl-sus bis-fair-ee-ens) is a medical term used to describe a specific type of pulse pattern. The term originates from the Latin words "pulsus" meaning "pulse" and "bis" meaning "twice" and "feriens" meaning "striking".
Definition
Pulsus bisferiens is a pulse that has two strong systolic peaks per cardiac cycle. It is typically felt on palpation of the radial or carotid artery. This pulse pattern is often associated with certain cardiovascular conditions, such as aortic regurgitation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
Clinical Significance
Pulsus bisferiens is a significant clinical finding as it can indicate underlying heart disease. It is most commonly associated with aortic regurgitation and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, but can also be seen in patients with aortic stenosis and patent ductus arteriosus.
Related Terms
- Aortic regurgitation: A condition where the aortic valve does not close tightly, causing blood to leak back into the left ventricle.
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: A disease in which the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick, making it harder for the heart to pump blood.
- Aortic stenosis: A narrowing of the aortic valve opening, restricting blood flow from the left ventricle to the aorta.
- Patent ductus arteriosus: A persistent opening between the two major blood vessels leading from the heart.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulsus bisferiens
- Wikipedia's article - Pulsus bisferiens
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