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What is the dicrotic notch or incisura mean in wigger diagram?
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Aortic valve closure: The graph of aortic pressure throughout the cardiac cycle displays a small dip (the "incisure" or "dicrotic notch") which coincides with the aortic valve closure.
Answered 5/31/2016
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