- Bounding pulse
Bounding pulse is the
medical sign which characterizes by a bounding and forceful pulse felt at theradial artery . It occurs normally with heavy exercise, pregnancy, fever, or high anxiety. A bounding pulse is also often associated with high blood pressure or fluid overload. Fluid overload can occur with heart failure, aortic valve regurgitation, chronic kidney failure, and other conditions.To feel a bounding pulse, palpate the
radial artery with the distal palmar edge lightly. You will feel a bounding and forceful character.Its cause is wide pulse pressure, which can occur in CVD due to:
1. PDA2. Aortic regurgitation3. Atherosclerosis4. Increased CO
It is also seen in other conditions including anemia, fever, pregnancy and thyrotoxicosis.
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