Potential causes of hyperkinetic pulsations include which of the following? Select all that apply
a. Shock
b. Thyrotoxicosis
c. Mitral regurgitation
d. Severe Anemia
e. Left-to-right heart shunts
f. Decreased myocardial contractibility
B, C, D, E
Shock and decreased myocardial contractibility are not potential causes of hyperkinetic pulsations. Potential causes of hyperkinetic pulsations include thyrotoxicosis, mitral regurgitation, severe anemia, and left-to-right heart shunts. These conditions are all high output states.
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