Pulsus bisfriens is seen in all except: March 2012: (A) Mitral valve prolapse, (B) Aoic stenosis with aoic regurgitation, (C) Severe aoic regurgitation, (D) HOCM
Answer is A. Ans: A i.e. Mitral valve prolapse The bisferiens pulse, which has two systolic peaks, is characteristic of aoic regurgitation (with or without accompanying stenosis) and of hyperophic cardiomyopathy.