Rose's sign
Rose's Sign
Rose's Sign (/roʊz/ sign), also known as Rose's symptom, is a medical term used to describe a specific clinical finding in patients with certain medical conditions.
Etymology
The term is named after the British physician, Dr. William Rose, who first described the sign in the early 20th century.
Definition
Rose's Sign is a clinical sign observed in patients with pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardium, the sac-like structure around the heart. It is characterized by an increase in chest pain when the patient lies flat and a decrease in pain when the patient sits up and leans forward. This is due to the change in pressure within the pericardial space.
Related Terms
- Pericarditis: An inflammation of the pericardium, often causing chest pain and other symptoms.
- Pericardium: The double-walled sac containing the heart and the roots of the great vessels.
- Clinical sign: Observable evidence of medical condition, as opposed to symptoms, which are felt by the patient.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rose's sign
- Wikipedia's article - Rose's sign
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