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Duroziez's sign
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Duroziez’s sign refers to double sound heard (consisting of both a systolic and diastolic bruit) when the femoral artery is partially compressed and is present in patients with aortic insufficiency.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Lakshmi Gopalakrishnan, M.B.B.S. [2]