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Author Spotlight: Three-Dimensional Cephalometric Landmark Annotation Demonstration on Human Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scans
Published on: September 8, 2023
The Incisura
Lloyd W Klein1, Anahita Shahrrava
1From the Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Rush Medical College, Chicago, IL.
Abstract:
Analysis of the arterial pressure waveform remains useful in modern practice to assess alterations that may indicate significant abnormalities of cardiovascular parameters. The recognition of abnormalities of the incisura and dicrotic wave should alert the clinician to seek specific etiologic factors. Understanding the physiological origins of the incisura and dicrotic notch enhance its clinical utility in accurately diagnosing abnormal hemodynamic states. This review summarizes the hemodynamic events causing and affecting the inscription of the incisura in the arterial waveform.
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