Galloping Horse
Galloping Horse
Galloping Horse (pronunciation: gæləʊpɪŋ hɔːs) is a term used in the medical field to describe a specific type of heart murmur that has a rhythm similar to the sound of a horse galloping.
Etymology
The term "Galloping Horse" is derived from the English words "gallop" and "horse". "Gallop" is an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound of a horse's hooves when it runs at full speed, while "horse" is a reference to the animal whose galloping sound is being compared to the rhythm of the heart murmur.
Definition
A Galloping Horse rhythm in a heart murmur is characterized by a rapid, triple or quadruple rhythm that resembles the sound of a horse's gallop. This rhythm is often associated with severe cardiac conditions such as congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy.
Related Terms
- Heart Murmur: An abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat. Murmurs range from very faint to very loud and sometimes sound like a whooshing or swishing noise.
- Congestive Heart Failure: A chronic progressive condition that affects the pumping power of your heart muscles.
- Cardiomyopathy: A disease of the heart muscle that makes it harder for your heart to pump blood to the rest of your body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Galloping Horse
- Wikipedia's article - Galloping Horse
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