5.5K views · 37 reactions | Watson's water hammer pulse, also known as Corrigan's pulse or collapsing pulse, is the medical sign which describes a pulse that is bounding and forceful! This is associated with increased stroke volume of the left ventricle and decrease in the peripheral resistance leading to the widened pulse pressure of aortic regurgitation. This is HIGH YIELD AF!!! #CMUsom | Caribbean Medical University | Facebook

Examination findings in severe Mitral regurgitation Displaced heaving apex beat plus parasternal heave Soft S1...Holosystolic murmur at apex radiating to axilla louder in held Expiration and accelerated by hand grip Peripheral pulses are high volume.. | Cardiovascular Education

20K views · 373 reactions | Examination findings in Aortic Regurgitation Heaving Displaced apex beat with diastolic thrill Soft A2 early diastolic murmur throughout precordium but best heared in left parasternal border third intercostal space which is increased in intensity in held Expiration and leaning forwards. | Cardiovascular Education | Facebook

Examination findings in Aortic stenosis Heaving undisplaced apex beat Normal S1 Soft S2 Ejection systolic murmur best heard in right parasternal border 2nd intercostal space radiating to neck more audible in held Expiration. | Cardiovascular Education