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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Bisferious pulse, biphasic pulse, spike and dome pattern

Overview

Pulsus bisferiens is a sign where, on palpation of the pulse, a double peak in the aortic waveform is observed with each cardiac cycle. Bisferious means striking twice.

Differential diagnosis of causes of pulsus bisferiens

Classically, it is detected when aortic insufficiency exists in association with aortic stenosis, but may also be found in isolated but severe aortic insufficiency, and hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

See also

• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

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