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Embryocardia

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Embryocardia
SpecialtyNeonatology

Embryocardia is a condition in which S1 and S2 (the two heart sounds that produce the typical "lubb-dubb" sound of the heart) become indistinguishable and equally spaced.[1] Thus the normal "lubb-dubb" rhythm of the heart becomes a "tic-toc" rhythm resembling the heart sounds of a fetus. This indicates a serious loss of natural fluctuation and often precedes a fatal collapse.[2][3] This condition is observed in myocarditis.[4]

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  1. ^ Osler, Sir William; McCrae, Thomas (1908). Modern Medicine: Its Theory and Practice, in Original Contributions by American and Foreign Authors. Lea Brothers & Company. p. 275. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
  2. ^ Pick, Alois (1911). Clinical Symptomatology. Appleton. p. 105. Retrieved 7 March 2018. Embryocardia.
  3. ^ "embryocardia". The Free Dictionary. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Meaning of Embryocardia". Online Free Dictionary. Retrieved 18 March 2013.