Pulsus bisfriens is seen in all except: March 2012
Mitral valve prolapse
Aoic stenosis with aoic regurgitation
Severe aoic regurgitation
HOCM
Ans: A i.e. Mitral valve prolapse The bisferiens pulse, which has two systolic peaks, is characteristic of aoic regurgitation (with or without accompanying stenosis) and of hyperophic cardiomyopathy.