A drop in systolic blood pressure of 10 mmHg or more or the absence of a radial pulse during inspiration is known as
(A) pericardial tamponade.
(B) pulsus paradoxus.
(C) orthostatic change.
(D) pulse pressure change.
Ans: (B) pulsus paradoxus.
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