| Gastrocnemius compression sign in arterial insufficiency of the leg. | |
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PMID: 3584228 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A simple bedside diagnostic maneuver, consisting of a bimanual compression of the gastrocnemius muscle and its use in the assessment of lower limb ischemia, are described. The compression evokes a pain response in the ischemic muscles and, when positive, is strongly suggestive of vascular insufficiency and, when absent, suggests a nonvascular etiology. Thus, the test is useful for the differentiation of vascular from nonvascular leg pain and is recommended as a diagnostic screening maneuver. Further diagnosis requires appropriate clinical judgment and the use of confirmatory tests. |
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Authors:
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M Mozes; M F Mozes |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of cardiovascular surgery Volume: 28 ISSN: 0021-9509 ISO Abbreviation: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Publication Date: 1987 May-Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-07-20 Completed Date: 1987-07-20 Revised Date: 2009-11-11 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0066127 Medline TA: J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino) Country: ITALY |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 277-8 Citation Subset: IM |
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Humans Intermittent Claudication / diagnosis Ischemia / diagnosis* Leg / blood supply* Muscles Palpation Pressure Thrombophlebitis / diagnosis |
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