You detect a "bounding" peripheral pulse on a newborn infant. Based on this finding, what should you suspect?

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A bounding peripheral pulse can be a sign of a patent ductus arteriosus in a newborn infant, which is a condition where the ductus arteriosus (a blood vessel connecting the pulmonary artery to the aorta) remains open after birth. This leads to increased blood flow and pressure in the aorta, resulting in a bounding pulse.

You Detect a "Bounding" Peripheral Pulse on a Newborn Infant