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Müller's sign

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Müller's sign is the pulsation or bobbing of the uvula that occurs during systole.[1] It can be seen in patients with severe aortic insufficiency. Müller's sign is caused by an increased stroke volume.

Müller's sign is named for Friedrich von Müller, a German physician.

References

  1. ^ Williams, B. Robinson, III; Steinberg, James P. (2006-07-20). "Müller's Sign". New England Journal of Medicine. 355 (3): e3. doi:10.1056/NEJMicm050642. PMID 16855259.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)

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