Random Medical Fact #39: Pulsus Paradoxus
03/24/08 01:26
I know it's been a while since I've posted one of
these (sorry about that!).
This is classically defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure >10mm Hg on inspiration, which is an exaggeration of the normal response. Classically seen in pericarditis.
Here's a related mnemonic from First Aid:
PERICarditis
Pulsus paradoxus
ECG changes (PR-segment depression in precordial leads, low voltage, diffuse ST segment elevation)
Rub (friction)
Increased JVP
Chest pain
This is classically defined as a fall in systolic blood pressure >10mm Hg on inspiration, which is an exaggeration of the normal response. Classically seen in pericarditis.
Here's a related mnemonic from First Aid:
PERICarditis
Pulsus paradoxus
ECG changes (PR-segment depression in precordial leads, low voltage, diffuse ST segment elevation)
Rub (friction)
Increased JVP
Chest pain
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