A unified mechanism for the water hammer pulse and pulsus bisferiens in severe aortic regurgitation: Insights from wave intensity analysis

The carotid bisferiens pulse and the radial water hammer pulse are typical of severe chronic aortic regurgitation. Little is known about the mechanism of these classic cardiovascular signs identified on physical examination. We report the first characterization of these abnormal pulse patterns using...

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Main Authors: Julio A. Chirinos, Scott R. Akers, Jan A. Vierendeels, Patrick Segers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2017-12-01
Series:Artery Research
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125924952/view