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Bifid apex beat

Two impulses are felt during each cardiac cycle
Apical impulse + palpable shock produced by the presence of 3rd or 4th heart sound.
Causes of bifid apexbeat
  • HOCM
  • Left ventricular aneurysm
  • Aorticstenosis with Aortic regurgitation
  • Left bundle branch block