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You are incorrect - our patient's apical impulse contour is sustained throughout systole and there is an early diastolic component.


Your choice: Sustained systolic

A sustained apical impulse typically reflects a pressure or afterloaded left ventricle, as seen in patients with longstanding systemic hypertension. In the video below, note the sustained contour of the precordial impulse.

Hyperkinetic