Water hammer and Corrigan's pulses

Clin Case Rep. 2022 Jul 14;10(7):e6055. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.6055. eCollection 2022 Jul.

Abstract

Corrigan's pulse is characterized by the abrupt distension and quick collapse of carotid arteries in aortic regurgitation, whereas water hammer pulse is the characteristic pulse observed in peripheral arteries.

Keywords: Corrigan’s pulse; aortic regurgitation; physical examination; water hammer pulse.

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  • Case Reports