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'''Pulsus bisferiens''' is a [[sign (medicine)|sign]] where, on [[palpation]] of the [[pulse]], a double peak in the aortic waveform is observed with each [[cardiac cycle]]. ''Bisferious'' means striking twice. | '''Pulsus bisferiens''' is a [[sign (medicine)|sign]] where, on [[palpation]] of the [[pulse]], a double peak in the aortic waveform is observed with each [[cardiac cycle]]. ''Bisferious'' means striking twice. | ||
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===Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy=== | |||
Pulsus bisferiens is due to [[systolic anterior motion]] (SAM) of the mitral valve. Because the mitral valve leaflet doesn't get pulled into the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) until after the[[aortic valve]] opens, the initial upstroke of the arterial pulse pressure will be normal. When the mitral valve leaflet gets pushed into the LVOT, the arterial pulse will momentarily collapse and will later be followed by a second rise in the pulse pressure, as the left ventricular pressure overcomes the increased obstruction caused by the SAM of the mitral valve. This can be seen on the physical examination as a double tap upon palpation of the apical impulse and as a double pulsation upon palpation of the carotid pulse, known as ''[[pulsus bisferiens]]''or a "[[spike and dome pattern]]" to the carotid pulse. | |||
==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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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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.
Pathophysiology
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Pulsus bisferiens is due to systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve. Because the mitral valve leaflet doesn't get pulled into the left ventricular outflow tract (LVOT) until after theaortic valve opens, the initial upstroke of the arterial pulse pressure will be normal. When the mitral valve leaflet gets pushed into the LVOT, the arterial pulse will momentarily collapse and will later be followed by a second rise in the pulse pressure, as the left ventricular pressure overcomes the increased obstruction caused by the SAM of the mitral valve. This can be seen on the physical examination as a double tap upon palpation of the apical impulse and as a double pulsation upon palpation of the carotid pulse, known as pulsus bisferiensor a "spike and dome pattern" to the carotid pulse.
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.