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Pulsus paradoxus may occur with:

True / False

Constrictive pericarditis Correct

Severe left ventricular failure Incorrect answer selected

A severe asthmatic attack Correct

Myocardial disease Correct

Cardiac amyloidosis Correct

Explanation

Pulsus paradoxus is the exaggerated fall of pressure associated with inspiration due to disease process like asthma, constrictive pericarditis, cardiac tamponade and left ventricular disease (cardiomyopathy or amyloidosis).

It is not a feature of left ventricular failure.

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Average score: 66.18%

Times answered: 262