Demonstration of the parasternal heave using a long Q-tip, known as the "Cooney technique" ( @ https://twitter.com/PDX_Tom ). Note her JVP waveform in the background. Which part of the waveform correlates with movement of the Q-tip?  

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The systolic parasternal heave coincides perfectly with the X descent, which of course occurs during ventricular systole. 



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