Pulsations in different areas- causes
Pulsations can be felt at the following areas.
Carotid pulsation
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic aneurysm
- Thyrotoxicosis
- Fever
- Anaemia
Suprasternal notch pulsations
- Hyperkinetic states- anaemia
- Thyrotoxicosis, fever
- Aortic regurgitation
- Coarctation of aorta
- Aortic aneurysm
Pulsation at pulmonary area
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Atrial septal defect
- Ventricular septal defect
- Pulmonary hypertension
Pulsation at Left parasternal area
- Ventricular septal defect
- Atrial septal defect
- Epigastric pulsation
- Right ventricular hypertrophy
- Aneurysm of aorta
- Transmission of aortic pulsation
Pulsations at the back
- Coarctation of aorta
- Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula