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Physical Exam - Corrigan's Pulse

While the patient was sitting upright, the right carotid artery was visibly
diastolic collapse — a sign ... chronic severe aortic ... regurgitation and ... of a wide pulse pressure ... #Cardiology #Clinical
Peripheral Signs of Aortic Regurgitation

Corrigan sign	Prominent carotid and supraclavicular pulsations
Alfred de Musset sign	Head nodding with heart
of Aortic Regurgitation ... Corrigan sign ... Uvula pulsation ... #Regurgitation ... #Cardiology #Diagnosis
Physical Exam - Quincke’s Pulse

The tips of the patient’s index finger and thumb as well as
pulsation — a sign ... Corrigan’s pulse ... chronic severe aortic ... regurgitation and ... #Cardiology #Clinical
Causes of Wide Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis
Physiologic:
 • Advanced age-arteriosclerosis (less compliant arteries)
 • Well
Pressure - Differential ... regurgitation ... - aortic sclerosis ... #Differential # ... #cardiology
Widened Pulse Pressure - Differential Diagnosis and Pathophysiology

Pulse pressure is the difference between the systolic blood
- Differential ... disorders: - Aortic ... - Aortic sclerosis ... #Differential # ... #cardiology
Pulse Abnormalities - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unequal/DeIayed:
 • Obstructive arterial disease (ie. Atherosclerosis)
 • Aortic dissection
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Abnormalities - Differential ... drop in arterial pressure ... regurgitation ... Abnormalities #Disorders #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... bruits, or blood pressure ... < 30 years • Aorta ... Arteritis): • Aorta