Pulse - bounding

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A bounding pulse is a strong and forceful pulse. See also heart palpitations.

Bounding pulse

• A bounding pulse can often be seen in arteries that are close to the skin.
• A rapid heart rate and bounding pulse can occur together, but can also occur separately.
• A rapid pulse can be a symptom of arrhythmia.Tachycardia, a heart rate that is faster than normal, may accompany a bounding pulse.
• A bounding pulse is often a sign of excessive fluid in the circulation (fluid overload).

• A rapid heart rate and bounding pulse both occur normally with heavy exercise, pregnancy, fever, or high anxiety.
• A bounding pulse is often associated with high blood pressure or fluid overload. Fluid overload can occur with congestive heart failure, aortic valve regurgitation, chronic kidney failure, and other conditions.

Review Date: 11/06/2006
Reviewed By: Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.