You are incorrect - our patient demonstrates a sustained systolic impulse at the lower left sternal edge.


Your choice: Early systolic and hyperdynamic

By observing the graphic image and simultaneously reviewing the video, we can further appreciate the timing and contour of the lower left sternal edge impulse. It is early systolic and hyperdynamic, a finding typical of an enlarged right ventricle due to an increased preload. A carotid artery impulse is also shown.

Hyperkinetic