- carotid shudder
- vibrations seen at the crest of the carotid pulse tracing in aortic stenosis; used also of the underlying thrill felt on palpation of the carotid artery.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
carotid shudder
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shudder — A convulsive or involuntary tremor. [M.E. shodderen] carotid s. vibrations at the crest of the carotid pulse tracing, seen in aortic stenosis. * * * shud·der shəd ər … Medical dictionary
