Archibald's sign
Archibald's sign
Archibald's sign (pronunciation: /ˈɑːr.kɪ.bɔːldz saɪn/), also known as Archibald's maneuver, is a medical term used in cardiology to describe a specific physical examination finding related to aortic regurgitation. The term is named after the British physician, Dr. Archibald, who first described the sign.
Etymology
The term "Archibald's sign" is derived from the name of the British physician who first described this clinical sign. The exact etymology of the term is not known, as it is a eponym named after a person.
Definition
Archibald's sign is a clinical sign observed in patients with aortic regurgitation, a condition where the aortic valve does not close tightly, causing blood to leak back into the left ventricle. The sign is characterized by a widening of the pulse pressure and a bounding pulse in the peripheral arteries.
Related Terms
- Aortic regurgitation: A condition where the aortic valve does not close tightly, causing blood to leak back into the left ventricle.
- Pulse pressure: The difference between the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
- Bounding pulse: A strong and forceful heartbeat that can be felt over the peripheral arteries.
- Peripheral arteries: The blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Archibald's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Archibald's sign
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