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What is the period of relaxation in the cardiac cycle called?
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Which phase of the cardiac cycle involves the contraction of the atria?
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How many phases are there in ventricular systole?
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What happens during the rapid filling phase of ventricular diastole?
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What is the clinical significance of huge a-waves in the JVP curve?
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What is the mechanism of arterial pressure pulsation?
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What does the dicrotic notch in the arterial pulse wave represent?
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What is the approximate maximum systolic pressure in the aorta?
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What is the definition of the cardiac cycle?
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How does the cardiac cycle influence venous pulsation?
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What is the relationship between the 'a' wave and atrial activity in the JVP?
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During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the 'c' wave of the JVP occur?
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What causes the 'x' wave of the JVP?
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What is the significance of the 'v' wave in the JVP?
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How does the 'y' wave of the JVP relate to ventricular filling?
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What is the main determinant of the duration of the cardiac cycle?
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Why is the velocity of the pulse wave greater than the velocity of blood flow in the arteries?
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How would the JVP be affected in a patient with tricuspid regurgitation?
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What is the impact of ventricular systole on arterial blood pressure?
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How does the arterial pressure change during ventricular diastole?
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What is the physiological significance of the dicrotic wave in the arterial pressure waveform?
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How does the arterial pulse change during exercise?
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What is the relationship between the JVP and right atrial pressure?
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What is the effect of inspiration on the JVP?
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What is the significance of a prominent 'c' wave in the JVP?
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What is the impact of aortic stenosis on the arterial pressure waveform?
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What is the relationship between the 'x' descent and ventricular systole?
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What is the clinical significance of a steep 'y' descent in the JVP?
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During which phase of the cardiac cycle does the dicrotic notch occur?
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