Water-hammer pulse is seen in?
Correct Answer: Aoic regurgitation
Description: Corrigan's pulse /Water hammer pulse/Collapsing pulse | According to Frank Starling law, as end diastolic volume of LV increases, the force of contraction of LV increases. Seen on arm elevation above level of head. Collapsing pulse/Watson's water hammer pulse: Pulse is a bounding, forceful pulse with a rapid upstroke and descent. It is seen in the following situations: Physiological Fever Pregnancy Cardiac lesions Aoic regurgitation Patent ductus aeriosus Systolic hypeension Bradycardia Aoopulmonary window Aneurysm of sinus of Valsalva High-output states Anemia Cor pulmonale Cirrhosis of liver Beriberi Thyrotoxicosis Aeriovenous fistula Paget's disease Other causes Chronic alcoholism
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