Levine's sign
Levine's Sign
Levine's sign (/lɪˈvaɪn/ li-VYN) is a medical sign often associated with cardiac chest pain. The sign is named after Sam Levine, a prominent cardiologist in the 20th century.
Etymology
The term "Levine's sign" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Dr. Sam Levine, who first described the sign in the context of cardiology in the mid-20th century.
Description
Levine's sign is characterized by a patient clenching their fist over the center of their chest, indicating the location and severity of their pain. This gesture is often associated with angina pectoris and myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack.
Related Terms
- Angina Pectoris: A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
- Myocardial Infarction: Another term for a heart attack, a serious condition where the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Medical Sign: An objective indication of some medical fact or characteristic that may be detected by a physician during a physical examination of a patient.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Levine's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Levine's sign
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