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In aortic regurgitation, what does the Hill’s sign refer to?
  1. Prominent carotid pulsation in neck
  2. Popliteal cuff systolic pressure exceeding the brachial cuff systolic pressure
  3. To and from movement of head synchronized with cardiac cycle
  4. Booming systolic and diastolic sounds heard over the femoral artery
Explanation
Answer: B - In aortic regurgitation the Hill’s sign refers to popliteal cuff systolic pressure exceeding the brachial cuff systolic pressure.

Hill’s sign is a peripheral sign of aortic regurgitation. The other options are also peripheral signs of aortic regurgitation.

Prominent carotid pulsations are known as Corrigan’s neck sign.

To and fro movement of head synchronized with cardiac cycle is referred as De - Musset’s sign.

Booming systolic and diastolic sounds heard over the femoral artery is Traube’s sign.
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