A visible, systolic pulsation in the tricuspid area is most likely caused by increased stroke volume resulting in
a. right atrial enlargement. c. right ventricular enlargement.
b. left atrial enlargement. d. left ventricular enlargement.
C
A visible, systolic pulsation in the tricuspid area is abnormal. It can result from right ventricular enlargement secondary to an increased stroke volume. Anxiety, hyperthyroidism, fever, and pregnancy are clinical situations that produce an increased stroke volume.
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