Pulse character Flashcards by Marlon Khifi

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Bounding pulse

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Hyperkinetic circulation - high output states: exercise, pregancy, fever, hypercapnia, severe anemia, thyrotoxicosis, etc…

Aortic regurgitation

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Collapsing pulse (water hammer pulse)

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Aortic regurgitation

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Slow rising pulse

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Aortic stenosis

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Weak / thready pulse

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Low BP - hypovolemia, shock, etc…

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