Corrigan's pulse

(thing) by alex.tan Tue Dec 12 2000 at 8:00:37

This eponymous sign describes a pulse that is bounding and forceful, caused by the widened pulse pressure of aortic regurgitation.

Also named separately by another person and thus also known as Watson's water hammer pulse.

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