Symptom

Corrigan's sign

A full, bounding arterial pulse with rapid systolic upstroke followed by sudden diastolic collapse.

Causes

  • Severe aortic regurgitation

  • Anemia

  • Thyrotoxicosis

  • Arteriovenous fistula

  • Patent ductus arteriosus

  • Fever

  • Pregnancy

Also known as: Collapsing pulse, Corrigan pulse, Corrigan's pulse, Water-hammer pulse

Referencing diagnoses

Note: Lists existing diagnoses in Diagnotize only.