A pulsation in the aortic area, discovered upon inspection, is considered
a. normal, due to blood pulsating against the aortic wall.
b. abnormal, possibly caused by an aortic root aneurysm.
c. abnormal, possibly caused by right ventricular hypertrophy.
d. abnormal, possibly caused by aortic regurgitation.
B
No pulsation should be visible in the aortic area. If it is visible, it is abnormal and is possibly caused by the presence of an aortic root aneurysm. A visible systolic pulsation in the tricuspid area is abnormal and can result from a right ventricular enlargement or hypertrophy. Aortic regurgitation can cause a pulsation or thrill palpable in the aortic area.
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