Griesinger-Kussmaul Pulse

Griesinger-Kussmaul pulse: what is it and how to measure it

Griesinger-Kussmaul pulse, also known as slow-wave pulse, is one type of pulse that may indicate the presence of heart failure. This type of pulse was described by German doctors Wilhelm Griesinger and Adolf Kussmaul at the end of the 19th century.

Griesinger-Kussmaul pulse is characterized by a slowing of wave reflection in the arteries against the background of heart failure. This means that the wave of blood ejected by the heart during systole is reflected back into the aorta with a delay due to the low blood pressure. This leads to the fact that the peak of the pulse lags behind the onset of systole, which can be felt by palpating the pulse in the carotid artery.

Griesinger-Kussmaul pulse measurement can be useful in diagnosing heart failure. To do this, it is necessary to palpate the pulse on the carotid artery during inhalation and exhalation. If the peak pulse lags behind the onset of systole during expiration, but the pulse is normal during inspiration, this may indicate the presence of a Griesinger-Kussmaul pulse and, therefore, heart failure.

However, it is worth noting that the Griesinger-Kussmaul pulse is not a specific sign of heart failure and can be detected in other diseases, such as acute pulmonary failure or constrictive pericarditis.

Overall, the Griesinger-Kussmaul pulse is an important tool for diagnosing heart failure. However, as with any other diagnostic method, its results must be considered in conjunction with other clinical and laboratory data.

Griesinger - Kussmaul Pulse

*Griesinger–Kussmaul pulse* is a diagnostic criterion used to identify progressive muscular dystonia associated with a brainstem tumor. It was discovered by German doctors Wilhelm Griesinger and Adolph Kussmaul in the 19th century. In the article we will take a closer look at the etiology and pathophysiology of this symptom, as well as its clinical significance.

Etiology of Griesinger–Kussumaul pulse

Griesinger-Kussmanpuls refers to symptoms of progressive brainstem dystonia caused by pathological changes in the medulla oblongata and corpus pontine. This pulse phenomenon indicates the progression of the disease, allowing doctors to assess the dynamics of clinical symptoms and determine