. Diseases of children. is usually found over thejugular vein. It is rare. Asymmetric Radial Pulse.—When the two radialbeats are not synchronous it may be due to conditionsaffecting one side of the circulation, as aortic aneurisms,fractures, luxations, etc. Water-hammer pulse is characterized by short, power-ful beats which suddenly collapse. It is seen in aorticregurgitation (see page 183). Other conditions which are present in diseases of theheart beside the alteration of the apex sounds and pulseabove noted, are: Palpitation, which is a rapid tumultuous action ofthe heart perceptible to the
. Diseases of children. is usually found over thejugular vein. It is rare. Asymmetric Radial Pulse.—When the two radialbeats are not synchronous it may be due to conditionsaffecting one side of the circulation, as aortic aneurisms,fractures, luxations, etc. Water-hammer pulse is characterized by short, power-ful beats which suddenly collapse. It is seen in aorticregurgitation (see page 183). Other conditions which are present in diseases of theheart beside the alteration of the apex sounds and pulseabove noted, are: Palpitation, which is a rapid tumultuous action ofthe heart perceptible to the patient. This condition istermed a functional disorder. Dropsy.—An unnatural collection of serous fluid inthe tissues of the body. General Cyanosis.—Blueness of the surface frominsufficient oxidation of the blood. Clubbing of the fingers in chronic cases. PERICARDITIS This is an inflammation of the pericardium or serouscovering of the heart. It is rare in infancy, but as the DISEASES OF THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM 177. Fig. 46 —The clubbed fingers of chronic heart disease.
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