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Diseases of the circulatory system
문제

The nurse observes a ______ pulse, where blood flow quickly rises and falls, commonly seen in aortic regurgitation.

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해설
A water-hammer pulse, also known as Corrigan's pulse, is characterized by a forceful expansion followed by a sudden collapse. This distinctive pulse is a classic sign of aortic regurgitation, where blood flows backward through a leaky aortic valve.
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임상 시나리오

• Water-hammer pulse (Corrigan's pulse)
- Rapid upstroke and collapse of pulse
- Strong systolic pressure with rapid diastolic runoff
- Key clinical sign of aortic regurgitation
- Also seen in:
* Patent ductus arteriosus
* Hyperthyroidism
* High fever states

• Aortic regurgitation characteristics:
- Diastolic murmur
- Wide pulse pressure
- Left ventricular hypertrophy
- Displaced apical impulse
- Early diastolic decrescendo murmur

• Other pulse types:
- Bounding: Full, strong pulse
- Thready: Weak, thin pulse
- Collapsing: Rapid fall in pressure
- Alternating: Alternating strong/weak beats

• Assessment points:
- Rate
- Rhythm
- Volume
- Character
- Symmetry

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