Blood hammer
Blood Hammer
Blood hammer (pronounced: /blʌd 'hæmər/) is a medical term that refers to a phenomenon where a sudden change in blood flow causes a pounding or hammering sensation. This can occur in various parts of the body, but is most commonly associated with the heart and blood vessels.
Etymology
The term "blood hammer" is derived from the English words "blood", referring to the vital liquid that circulates in the bodies of many types of animals, and "hammer", a tool that delivers a blow to an object. This is a metaphorical description of the sensation experienced when this phenomenon occurs.
Related Terms
- Blood Pressure: The pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured for diagnosis since it is closely related to the force and rate of the heartbeat and the diameter and elasticity of the arterial walls.
- Pulse: The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart, often felt as a sudden rushing of blood.
- Heartbeat: The pulsation of the heart that includes the simultaneous contraction of the two atria followed a fraction of a second later by the simultaneous contraction of the ventricles.
- Arteries: The muscular-walled tubes forming part of the circulation system by which blood (mainly that which has been oxygenated) is conveyed from the heart to all parts of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood hammer
- Wikipedia's article - Blood hammer
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