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Meaning of monocrotism
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monocrotism (n.)
That condition of the pulse in which the pulse curve or sphygmogram shows but a single crest, the dicrotic elevation entirely disappearing.
monocrotism Sentence Examples
- The monocrotic pulse, characterized by a single, sharp peak, is often associated with aortic stenosis.
- The carotid pulse exhibits a distinct monocrotic pattern in individuals with a stiff aorta.
- Monocrotism is commonly observed in patients with hypertension and atherosclerosis.
- The radial pulse may also manifest monocrotic characteristics in conditions such as mitral valve disease.
- Monocrotic pulse morphology is a valuable diagnostic tool for cardiovascular abnormalities.
- The presence of monocrotism in the peripheral pulses suggests a potential underlying cardiac pathology.
- The duration of the upstroke in a monocrotic pulse is typically prolonged in patients with aortic insufficiency.
- Monocrotism in the jugular venous pulse is a sign of impaired right ventricular function.
- The correlation between monocrotism and cardiovascular disease underscores its clinical significance.
- Further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms underlying the development of monocrotism in various cardiovascular conditions.
FAQs About the word monocrotism
That condition of the pulse in which the pulse curve or sphygmogram shows but a single crest, the dicrotic elevation entirely disappearing.
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The monocrotic pulse, characterized by a single, sharp peak, is often associated with aortic stenosis.
The carotid pulse exhibits a distinct monocrotic pattern in individuals with a stiff aorta.
Monocrotism is commonly observed in patients with hypertension and atherosclerosis.
The radial pulse may also manifest monocrotic characteristics in conditions such as mitral valve disease.
