Dyskinetic apical pulsation – MCQ – Answer

Dyskinetic apical pulsation – MCQ – Answer


Dyskinetic apical pulsation can be seen in – Correct answer: d) Left ventricular aneurysm

Dyskinetic region is one which bulges out when the rest of the ventricle contracts. The bulging out is usually seen a little above the apex which is by definition the lowermost and outermost point of definite cardiac impulse. Together these two make a ‘see-saw’ pulsation.

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