Hegglin syndrome

Hegg·lin syn·drome

(heg'lin),

dissociation between electromechanical systole (QSII interval) and electrical systole (QT interval) so that the second heart tone (SII) is recorded before the end of the T wave; described by Hegglin as an energy-dynamic cardiac insufficiency during diabetic coma and other metabolic disorders.

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Hegg·lin syn·drome

(heg'lin sin'drōm)

electrocardiography Dissociation between electromechanical systole (QS₂ interval) and electrical systole (QT interval) so that the second heart tone (SII) is recorded before the end of the T wave; described by Hegglin as an energy-dynamic cardiac insufficiency during diabetic coma and other metabolic disorders.

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Hegglin,

Robert M.P., Swiss internist, 1907-1970.

Hegglin anomaly - a disorder in which neutrophils and eosinophils contain Döhle bodies and in which there is faulty maturation of platelets, with thrombocytopenia. Synonym(s): May-Hegglin anomaly

Hegglin syndrome - an energy-dynamic cardiac insufficiency during diabetic coma and other metabolic disorders. Synonym(s): May-Hegglin syndrome

May-Hegglin anomaly - Synonym(s): Hegglin anomaly

May-Hegglin syndrome - Synonym(s): Hegglin syndrome

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