Hudovernig's Symptom

Internal Medicine, Neurology

Also known as: Hudovernig symptom

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Hudovernig's symptom is a clinical sign characterized by a slight slowing of the pulse when pressure is applied to sensitive points in patients with organic diseases.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

HUDOVERNIG'S SYMPTOM (Hudovernig) consists of a slowing of the pulse by 2–3 beats per minute upon pressure applied to sensitive points in cases of organic diseases.

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“Hudovernig's Symptom.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/hudovernigs-symptom/