Cornell's sign

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Cornell's Sign

Cornell's sign (pronunciation: /kɔːrˈnɛl/ kor-NEL) is a medical term used to describe a specific clinical sign in cardiology. The term is named after the Cornell Medical College, where it was first identified.

Etymology

The term "Cornell's sign" is derived from the name of the institution where it was first identified, the Cornell Medical College. The use of the possessive form indicates that the sign is associated with the institution, not a specific person.

Definition

Cornell's sign is a clinical sign observed in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. It is characterized by an increased duration of left ventricular hypertrophy on an electrocardiogram (ECG). Specifically, the duration of the QRS complex in lead V3 plus the amplitude of the S wave in lead aVL exceeds 28 mm in men and 20 mm in women.

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See Also

  • EKG: An alternative term for electrocardiogram.
  • Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
  • Clinical sign: Observable evidence of disease in a patient.

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