Pulsus bisferiens pulse is characteristic of (REPEATED QUESTION): (A) Aoic stenosis and aoic regurgitation, (B) Aoic regurgitation, (C) Hyperophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, (D) All of the above
Answer is D. Pulsus bisferiens is an increased pulse with a double systolic peak separated by a distinct mid-systolic dip. Causes include Aoic regurgitation and concomitant Aoic stenosis and regurgitation. It is also seen in hyperophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Reference : MacLeod's Clinical Examination, 13th Edition, page no : 111.