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1. Pulsus Bigeminus Pathophysiology

Possible causes of Pulsus bigeminus (Medical Symptom)Pulsus bigeminus is a cardiovascular phenomenon characterized by groups of two heartbeats close together. Pulsus bigeminus is differentiated from the pulsus dicroticus by the fact that in the latter there is only one contraction of the heart for every two beats of the pulse, while in pulsus bigeminus there are two contractions of the heart, which follow one another rapidly and are separated from the preceding and succeeding contractions by a longer pause.

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Overview

Pulsus bigeminus is a cardiovascular phenomenon, in which two heartbeats occur close to each other followed by a long pause. The second pulse is weaker than the first, and it is caused by premature contractions after every other beat, usually of the ventricles.

Causes

Overview

Pulsus bigeminus may be innocent and a temporary phenomenon, but mostly seen in cases of hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy.

Life Threatening Causes

Life-threatening causes include conditions which may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. Pulsus bigeminus in itself is not a life threatening condition.

Common Causes

The most common cause of pulsus bigeminus is hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy, other causes include:

Causes by Organ System

Causes in Alphabetical Order

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