Corrigan pulse

Cor·ri·gan sign

(kōr'ĭ-gan),

a full, hard pulse followed by a sudden collapse easily palpated and occurring in aortic regurgitation.

Synonym(s): Corrigan pulse

Cor·ri·gan pulse

(kōr'i-găn pŭls)

A pulse marked by a sharp rise to full expansion followed by collapse; seen in aortic insufficiency.

Corrigan pulse

(kor'i-gan)

[Sir Dominic J. Corrigan, Ir. physician, 1802–1880]

Waterhammer pulse.

Corrigan,

Sir Dominic John, Irish pathologist and clinician, 1802-1880.

Corrigan disease - reflux of blood through an incompetent aortic valve into the left ventricle during ventricular diastole. Synonym(s): aortic regurgitation

Corrigan pulse - the collapsing or water-hammer-type pulse in aortic regurgitation or peripheral arterial dilation, characterized by an abrupt rise and rapid fall away.