Pulsus parvus et tardus (illustration)

Case contributed by Osamah A. A. Alwalid
Diagnosis not applicable

Figure: an illustration of pulsus parvus et tardus waveform

Case Discussion

An illustration of pulsus parvus et tardus waveform, which is observed downstream to the site of vascular stenosis and is due to reduced magnitude of blood flow through the narrowed vessel during ventricular systole.

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