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

19K views · 309 reactions | 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 | Facebook