Pulsus paradoxus, an abnormal decrease in systolic blood pressure during inspiration, is most commonly associated with which condition?

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AAtrial fibrillation
BCardiac tamponade
CAortic stenosis
DHypertrophic cardiomyopathy

✓ Correct answer: B. Cardiac tamponade Pulsus paradoxus is an exaggerated drop in systolic blood pressure during inspiration (greater than 10 mmHg). It is classically associated with cardiac tamponade, but can also be found in severe asthma, COPD, and pericarditis.

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