Question:
How is paradoxical pulse in tamponade?
Author: H KAnswer:
Greater than normal (10mmHg) inspiratory decline in systolic arterial pressure, enlargement of right ventricle compresses LV volume and buldges wall to left reducing the LV cavity, occurs in 1/3 of pt w/constrictive pericarditis, hypovolemic shock, acute and chronic obstructive airway diseases, pulmonary embolism
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