Corrigan's pulse


Corrigan's pulse

noun

Definition of CORRIGAN'S PULSE

: a pulse characterized by a sharp rise to full expansion followed by immediate collapse that is seen in aortic insufficiency—called also water-hammer pulse

Variants of CORRIGAN'S PULSE

Corrigan's pulse or Corrigan pulse

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