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{{Infobox medical condition | |||
| name = Becker's sign | |||
| synonyms = | |||
| field = [[Cardiology]] | |||
| symptoms = Visible pulsation of the [[retina]] | |||
| causes = [[Aortic regurgitation]] | |||
| diagnosis = [[Physical examination]] | |||
| differential = Other causes of [[retinal pulsation]] | |||
| treatment = Treatment of underlying [[aortic regurgitation]] | |||
| prognosis = Depends on the severity of the underlying condition | |||
| frequency = Rare | |||
}} | |||
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This template provides a structured summary of Becker's sign, a clinical sign observed in cardiology. It includes key information such as the field of medicine, symptoms, causes, and treatment options, with internal links to relevant medical terms for further exploration. '''Becker's sign''' is a clinical sign in medicine that is used to diagnose [[aortic insufficiency]]. It is named after the American cardiologist, [[Samuel J. Becker]], who first described it in 1942. | |||
==Definition== | ==Definition== | ||
Becker's sign is the visible pulsation of the retinal arteries, observed during ophthalmoscopy, in patients with aortic insufficiency. This sign is caused by the increased pressure in the aorta during systole, which is transmitted to the retinal arteries. | Becker's sign is the visible pulsation of the retinal arteries, observed during ophthalmoscopy, in patients with aortic insufficiency. This sign is caused by the increased pressure in the aorta during systole, which is transmitted to the retinal arteries. | ||
==Clinical significance== | ==Clinical significance== | ||
Becker's sign is one of several clinical signs that can be used to diagnose aortic insufficiency. However, it is not specific for this condition and can also be seen in other diseases that cause increased pressure in the aorta, such as [[hypertension]] and [[aortic aneurysm]]. | Becker's sign is one of several clinical signs that can be used to diagnose aortic insufficiency. However, it is not specific for this condition and can also be seen in other diseases that cause increased pressure in the aorta, such as [[hypertension]] and [[aortic aneurysm]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
* [[Aortic insufficiency]] | * [[Aortic insufficiency]] | ||
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* [[Retinal artery]] | * [[Retinal artery]] | ||
* [[Samuel J. Becker]] | * [[Samuel J. Becker]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
{{stub}} | {{stub}} | ||
[[Category:Medical signs]] | [[Category:Medical signs]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
[[Category:Ophthalmology]] | [[Category:Ophthalmology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:08, 4 April 2025
| Becker's sign | |
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| Synonyms | |
| Pronounce | N/A |
| Specialty | N/A |
| Symptoms | Visible pulsation of the retina |
| Complications | N/A |
| Onset | N/A |
| Duration | N/A |
| Types | N/A |
| Causes | Aortic regurgitation |
| Risks | N/A |
| Diagnosis | Physical examination |
| Differential diagnosis | Other causes of retinal pulsation |
| Prevention | N/A |
| Treatment | Treatment of underlying aortic regurgitation |
| Medication | N/A |
| Prognosis | Depends on the severity of the underlying condition |
| Frequency | Rare |
| Deaths | N/A |
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This template provides a structured summary of Becker's sign, a clinical sign observed in cardiology. It includes key information such as the field of medicine, symptoms, causes, and treatment options, with internal links to relevant medical terms for further exploration. Becker's sign is a clinical sign in medicine that is used to diagnose aortic insufficiency. It is named after the American cardiologist, Samuel J. Becker, who first described it in 1942.
Definition[edit]
Becker's sign is the visible pulsation of the retinal arteries, observed during ophthalmoscopy, in patients with aortic insufficiency. This sign is caused by the increased pressure in the aorta during systole, which is transmitted to the retinal arteries.
Clinical significance[edit]
Becker's sign is one of several clinical signs that can be used to diagnose aortic insufficiency. However, it is not specific for this condition and can also be seen in other diseases that cause increased pressure in the aorta, such as hypertension and aortic aneurysm.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
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