Watson’s water hammer pulse on Physical Exam



The water hammer pulse is a bounding pulse with rapid systolic rising and diastolic collapse that can be appreciated at either the radial, ulnar or brachial artery.



It is accentuated by slightly lifting up the patient’s arm.



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