Pulse character Flashcards
1
Q
Bounding pulse
A
Hyperkinetic circulation - high output states: exercise, pregancy, fever, hypercapnia, severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis, etc…
Aortic regurgitation
2
Q
Collapsing pulse (water hammer pulse)
A
Aortic regurgitation
3
Q
Slow rising pulse
A
Aortic stenosis
4
Q
Weak / thready pulse
A
Low BP - hypovolemia, shock, etc…