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

Collapsing pulse (also called water-hammer pulse) is a classic bedside finding, especially in aortic regurgitation and high-output states like anemia or thyrotoxicosis. . Don’t confuse it with bounding pulse (which may be strong but not collapsing).Don’t test in atrial fibrillation, the irregular rhythm makes it hard to appreciate. Ensure patient’s arm is relaxed as muscle tension dampens the collapse. . . #doctor #drshujat #medicalstudent #medstudent #mbbs #medical #cardio #cardiologist | Dr M