Pulse - bounding

A bounding pulse is a strong and forceful pulse. Tachycardia, a heart rate that is faster than normal, may accompany a bounding pulse.

See also heart palpitations.

• A bounding pulse can often be seen over 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.
• A bounding pulse is often a sign that there is excessive fluid in the circulation (called 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.

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