Levine's sign

Levine's sign is a classic medical sign that is often associated with angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. It is named after Dr. Sam Levine, a cardiologist at the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, who first described the sign in 1974.

Description

Levine's sign is described as a clenched fist held over the chest, symbolizing the severe chest pain that patients often describe during an episode of angina pectoris or myocardial infarction. The sign is not specific to these conditions and can be seen in other causes of chest pain.

Clinical significance

Levine's sign is often used in the clinical setting as a non-verbal communication tool between the patient and the healthcare provider. It can provide valuable information about the nature and severity of the patient's chest pain. However, it is important to note that not all patients with angina or myocardial infarction will demonstrate Levine's sign.

See also

• Angina pectoris
• Myocardial infarction
• Chest pain
• Sam Levine

References

Levine's sign Resources
Need Help Finding a Doctor? Need help finding a doctor or specialist anywhere in the world? Explore our world directory. WikiMD's DocFinder can assist you in locating millions of physicians.	Medical Knowledge Access the latest research - Most recent articles Ongoing trials.

Translate to: East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski