A 65-year-old man with history of syncopal attacks on exeion and angina is undergoing hea valve surgery. The intra-operative appearance is shown below. Which kind of pulse is expected to present in this case before surgery?
Correct Answer: Anacrotic pulse
Description: Aoic Stenosis Notice a calcified hea valve with three cusps. Taking into consideration age of patient with clinical finding of syncopal attacks and angina, Pulse- Slow rising pulse with low amplitude - Anacrotic pulse.
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