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18. The Heart

18. The Heart / Cardiac Cycle / Problem 11

Which of the following statements is not true about the dicrotic notch that occurs in the cardiac cycle?

A

It is typically observed just after the closure of the aortic valve.

B

It occurs due to a brief increase in aortic pressure.

C

It is a large, sustained peak or deflection point that occurs on the aortic pressure waveform.

D

It provides information about the functioning of the aortic valve.

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