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2. Chvostek sign - Wikipedia

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   The Chvostek sign (/ ˈ k v ɒ s t ɪ k /) is a clinical sign that someone may have a low blood calcium level (a decreased serum calcium, called hypocalcemia). The Chvostek sign is the abnormal twitching of muscles that are activated (innervated) by the facial nerve (also known as Cranial Nerve Seven, or CNVII). [ 1 ]

3. Trousseau sign of latent tetany - Wikipedia

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   Trousseau sign of latent tetany is a medical sign observed in patients with low calcium. [1] From 1 to 4 percent of normal patients will test positive for Trousseau's sign of latent tetany. [ 2 ] This sign may be positive before other manifestations of hypocalcemia such as hyperreflexia and tetany , as such it is generally believed to be more ...

4. Hypocalcemia - Wikipedia

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   Trousseau sign of latent tetany (eliciting carpal spasm by inflating the blood pressure cuff and maintaining the cuff pressure above systolic) Chvostek's sign (tapping of the inferior portion of the cheekbone will produce facial spasms) [8] Tendon reflexes are hyperactive; Life-threatening complications Cardiac arrhythmias; Effects on cardiac ...

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   Learn how depression can show up in your body, not just in your brain. Watch for these physical signs of depression. 5 Signs of Depression That Are Easy to Miss

6. List of eponymous medical signs - Wikipedia

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   Chvostek sign: František Chvostek: endocrinology: hypocalcemia: tapping over facial nerve elicits abnormal muscle contraction(s) Claybrook sign: Edwin Claybrook: emergency medicine, surgery: blunt abdominal trauma: heart and/or breath sounds heard through abdominal wall indicate rupture of viscus Clutton's joints: Henry Hugh Clutton ...

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