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Pistol-Shot Sound

Aka: Pistol-Shot Sound

Pathophysiology
1. Produced by the front of the Arterial Pulse wave
2. Unusually high Pulse Pressure strikes arterial wall
Technique
1. Stethoscope bell is placed lightly over large artery
2. Sharp sound like a gunshot is heard
Etiologies
1. Aortic Regurgitation
2. Other Conditions with high Pulse Pressure

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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