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Gärtner's phenomenon
Also known as:
Gärtner's vein phenomenon
Associated persons:
Gustav Gärtner
Description:
The degree of fullness of the veins of the arm as it is raised above the level of the heart and the point at which the veins collapse indicate the degree of pressure in the right atrium (Dorland).
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