Ewart sign

Ew·art sign

(yū'ărt),

in large pericardial effusions, an area of dullness with bronchial breathing and bronchophony below the angle of the left scapula.

Synonym(s): Pins sign

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Ewart sign

Physical exam A dullness with bronchial breathing and bronchophony over the angle of the left scapula, a classic sign of pericardial effusion. See Pericardial effusion.

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Ew·art sign

(yu'ărt sīn)

In large pericardial effusions, an area of dullness with bronchial breathing and bronchophony below the angle of the left scapula.
Synonym(s): Pins sign.

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Ewart,

William, English physician, 1848-1929.

Ewart procedure - elevation of the larynx between the thumb and forefinger to elicit tracheal tugging.

Ewart sign - in large pericardial effusions, an area of dullness with bronchial breathing and bronchophony below the angle of the left scapula. Synonym(s): Pins sign

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