This paper reviews arterial pressure waveforms and contrasts the differences in waveforms imposed by intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation. It explores questions regarding blood pressure ...

Pulsus paradoxus is the term used to describe an exaggerated blood pressure variation with the respiratory cycle. This can be found in cardiac tamponade or during chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

Pulsus paradoxus also occurs in severe asthma or COPD exacerbations. The above image shows an arterial pressure waveform tracing superimposed with the respiratory cycle, showing a significant ...

Figure 2 illustrates the familiar arterial pressure waveform representative of the non-IAB-pumped patient. Systole is normally the highest pressure point generated. The aortic valve opens ...