hyperdicrotic (Meaning)
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hyperdicrotic (a.)
Excessive dicrotic; as, a hyperdicrotic pulse.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hyperdicrotic
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hyperdicrotic Sentence Examples
- The physician detected a hyperdicrotic pulse, characterized by a rapid upstroke followed by a quick fall and a second, smaller rise.
- A hyperdicrotic pulse is often an indication of aortic insufficiency.
- The hyperdicrotic pulse wave is named for its distinctive double-humped appearance.
- The primary wave of the hyperdicrotic pulse is known as the percussion wave.
- The dicrotic wave of the hyperdicrotic pulse is caused by the recoil of the aorta.
- Hyperdicrotic pulses can also be produced by artificial means, such as by applying pressure to the carotid artery.
- A hyperdicrotic pulse is often associated with a low diastolic blood pressure.
- The presence of a hyperdicrotic pulse can help diagnose conditions such as aortic stenosis and fever.
- Hyperdicrotic pulses are sometimes seen in healthy individuals, but they are more common in certain medical conditions.
- A hyperdicrotic pulse can be detected by manually palpating the pulse or by using a sphygmomanometer.
FAQs About the word hyperdicrotic
Excessive dicrotic; as, a hyperdicrotic pulse.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The physician detected a hyperdicrotic pulse, characterized by a rapid upstroke followed by a quick fall and a second, smaller rise.
A hyperdicrotic pulse is often an indication of aortic insufficiency.
The hyperdicrotic pulse wave is named for its distinctive double-humped appearance.
The primary wave of the hyperdicrotic pulse is known as the percussion wave.
