Similar features between bigeminal pulse and pulsus alternans are strong peak and weak peak.
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However, unlike pulsus alternans, the weak beat in bigeminal pulse occurs prematurely ( early ).
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"' Bigeminal pulse "'is a medical condition, easily confused with pulsus alternans.
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Thus, not followed a pause as it is in pulsus alternans but occurs close to normal strong beat.
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Oscillometric monitors may produce inaccurate readings in patients with heart and circulation problems, which include arteriosclerosis, arrhythmia, preeclampsia, pulsus alternans, and pulsus paradoxus.
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