GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN TIME SERIES ANALYSIS
OF CARDIOVASCULAR DATA
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 BISFERIENS PULSE

A pulse with two peaks during systole.

The name derives from latin: Bis (=two) +Feriere (=to beat). It should be not confused with the dicrotic pulse, a pulse with an exaggerated dicrotic wave.


Example of bisferiens pulses

 

References:
O'Rourke MF (1971) The arterial pulse in health and disease. Am. Heart J.

(PC May 2002)

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