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'''Pulsus bigeminus''' is a cardiovascular phenomenon characterized by groups of two [[heartbeat]]s close together followed by a longer pause. The second pulse is weaker than the first. It is caused by [[premature contraction]]s, usually of the [[Ventricle (heart)|ventricle]]s, after every other beat. It can be a sign of [[hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy]]. |
'''Pulsus bigeminus''' is a cardiovascular phenomenon characterized by groups of two [[heartbeat]]s close together followed by a longer pause. The second pulse is weaker than the first. It is caused by [[premature contraction]]s, usually of the [[Ventricle (heart)|ventricle]]s, after every other beat. It can be a sign of [[hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy]]. |
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Revision as of 18:36, 28 April 2007
Pulsus bigeminus is a cardiovascular phenomenon characterized by groups of two heartbeats close together followed by a longer pause. The second pulse is weaker than the first. It is caused by premature contractions, usually of the ventricles, after every other beat. It can be a sign of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.