Cardarelli's sign explained
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| Differential: | Aneurysm of the aortic arch |
Cardarelli's sign is an abnormal pulsation to the right of the trachea that may be found in people with an aneurysm of the aortic arch.[1]
It can be felt by pressing the right side of the trachea.[1] A variation is Oliver's sign.[1]
It is named for Antonio Cardarelli.[1]
Further reading
- Cardarelli, A: Movimento medico-chirurgico, volume 11, Napoli, 1878.
Notes and References
- Book: Yale . Steven H. . Tekiner . Halil . Mazza . Joseph J. . Yale . Eileen S. . Yale . Ryan C. . Cardiovascular Eponymic Signs: Diagnostic Skills Applied During the Physical Examination . 2021 . Springer . Switzerland . 978-3-030-67595-0 . https://books.google.com/books?id=zJQoEAAAQBAJ&pg=PA=12. 1. Aneurysm . en . 12–13 .
