Mayne's sign
Mayne's Sign
Mayne's sign (pronunciation: /meɪnz saɪn/) is a medical sign used in the diagnosis of peripheral vascular disease. It is named after the British physician, Robert Mayne, who first described it in 1862.
Etymology
The term "Mayne's sign" is derived from the name of the British physician, Robert Mayne, who first described this sign. The word "sign" in this context is derived from the Latin word "signum", meaning a mark or token.
Definition
Mayne's sign is a clinical sign characterized by a decrease in the systolic blood pressure of more than 15 mmHg when a person stands up from a lying or sitting position. This sign is indicative of peripheral vascular disease, a condition that affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain.
Related Terms
- Peripheral vascular disease: A circulatory condition in which narrowed blood vessels reduce blood flow to the limbs.
- Systolic blood pressure: The pressure in the arteries when the heart beats and fills them with blood.
- Robert Mayne: A British physician who first described Mayne's sign.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mayne's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Mayne's sign
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