Pulsus tardus et parvus
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In medicine, pulsus tardus et parvus, is a sign where, on palpation of the pulse, the pulse is late (tardus) (relative to contraction of the heart) and weak/small (parvus). Classically, it seen in aortic valve stenosis.
External links
- [Aortic valve stenosis] - emedicine.com
- [Parvus] - On-Line Medical Dictionary
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