Image Based Question-68036

Which among the following are the characteristic features of the pulse shown in the picture below ?

A. The normal arterial pulse is 72 per minute.

B. Normal and equal in volume without any unequality between the two upperlimb or between the upper limb and lower limb.

C. The arterial wall is normal not thickened or tortous.

D. All of the above.

Correct Answer » D Explanation

Ans:D. All of the above.

The pulse shown in the picture above represents catacrotic pulse.

The normal arterial pulse is known as catacrotic pulse.

• It has a percussion wave (P wave which is the rapid upstroke in pulse)

• Tidal wave (T wave).

• Dicrotic notch and dicrotic wave.

In the peripheral arterial pulses, dicrotic notch and wave are not clearly discernible.

The typical description of pulse is given below

• The normal arterial pulse is 72 per minute

• Regular in rhythm

• Normal and equal in volume without any unequality between the two upperlimb or between the upper limb and lower limb

• The arterial wall is normal not thickened or tortous

• Normal in character called as catacrotic pulse.

• All the peripheral pulses are symmetrically palpable