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What Is The Significance Of The Dicrotic Notch?
Question: I have a heart rate app on my phone and have been measuring heart rate. I find what is known as a dicrotic notch. Is this normal or no?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your heart rate values seem to be quite normal for your age.
Regarding dicrotic notch it is quite normal and it is a normal finding in every normal person.
It indicates the aortic valve closure, which is part of the normal physiological cycle of the heart.
So, there is nothing to worry about!
Hope to have clarified your uncertainties!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your heart rate values seem to be quite normal for your age.
Regarding dicrotic notch it is quite normal and it is a normal finding in every normal person.
It indicates the aortic valve closure, which is part of the normal physiological cycle of the heart.
So, there is nothing to worry about!
Hope to have clarified your uncertainties!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I read something about dicrotic pulse and the bad things it could be. Did you review the report I submitted?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Yes, I carefully reviewed your uploaded image and would explain that it is perfectly normal.
I would just explain that dicrotic pulse is a completely different thing form dicrotic notch.
So, you have nothing to worry about!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Yes, I carefully reviewed your uploaded image and would explain that it is perfectly normal.
I would just explain that dicrotic pulse is a completely different thing form dicrotic notch.
So, you have nothing to worry about!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
How would I know if I had a dicrotic pulse?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
The truth is that you can not determine if you have dicrotic pulse by yourself.
You should know that this is a specific sign, which can be detected only by a specialist of this field (doctor) during a careful physical exam.
But, as long as you do not have any medical disorders, there is nothing to worry about.
Nevertheless, to help calm your anxiety, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam, a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
The truth is that you can not determine if you have dicrotic pulse by yourself.
You should know that this is a specific sign, which can be detected only by a specialist of this field (doctor) during a careful physical exam.
But, as long as you do not have any medical disorders, there is nothing to worry about.
Nevertheless, to help calm your anxiety, I would recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam, a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Doctor. I appreciate you taking the time to chat with me.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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