Duroziez’s Sign

Duroziez’s Sign

Aka: Duroziez’s Sign, Duroziez’s Murmur

II. Pathophysiology

  1. Antegrade followed by retrograde vessel flow

III. Technique

  1. Stethoscope bell used to compress femoral artery
  2. Start off listening, and gradually increase pressure

IV. Interpretation

  1. Positive sign: 2 murmurs, 1 following another
  2. Results in to-and-fro sound

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