Aortic regurgitation (Peripheral Signs) Flashcards
prominent pulsations of the carotid arteries
Corrigan’s pulse
double systolic arterial impulse – twice beating heart
Bisferiens pulse
flushing of forehead
Lighthouse sign
head nodding with each heartbeat
De Musset sign
brisk femoral pulsations similar to that felt with a water hammer
Water Hammer Pulse
diastolic pressure of >15 mmHg when arm is raised
Mayen sign
loud “pistol shot” sound heard over the femoral artery
Traube sign
systolic and diastolic femoral artery bruit
Durosiez sign
accentuated by systolic pressure with >40 mmHg difference from the brachial artery systolic pressure
Hill sign
pulsatile popliteal
Lincoln sign
prominent dorsalis pedis
Sherman sign
pulsations of the uvula with each heart beat
Muller sign
palpable systolic flushing of the palms
Palmar click
cyclic reddening and blanching of the nail capillaries
Quincke’s pulse
pulsating liver
Rosenbach’s sign