You note marked,strong abdominal pulsations in the epigastric area when inspecting a patient's abdomen.These most likely indicate

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Marked,strong abdominal pulsations in the epigastric area and widened pulse pressure are abnormal and may be caused by aortic aneurysm.An exaggerated pulsation can also occur in aortic regurgitation and in right ventricular hypertrophy.Waves of peristalsis sometimes are visible in very thin patients.They ripple slowly and obliquely across the abdomen.Marked,visible peristaltic waves with a distended abdomen indicate intestinal obstruction.

You Note Marked,strong Abdominal Pulsations in the Epigastric Area When