Holosystoliskt

Holosystoliskt is a term used in cardiology to describe a specific type of heart murmur that occurs throughout the entire systolic phase of the cardiac cycle. The term originates from Greek roots, where "holo" means "whole" or "entire," "systo" relates to systole (the contraction phase of the heart), and "lisk" refers to disruption or a murmur. In clinical practice, a holosystolic murmur is characterized by a continuous, uniform sound heard from the beginning to the end of systole, often best detected with a stethoscope.

This type of murmur is commonly associated with conditions such as mitral or tricuspid regurgitation, where blood flows backward from the ventricles into the atria during systole. It can also be observed in ventricular septal defects, which involve abnormal openings between the ventricles that cause abnormal blood flow patterns. The intensity and quality of a holosystolic murmur depend on factors like the severity of regurgitation or the size of the septal defect.

Diagnosis typically involves auscultation and echocardiography, which can visualize abnormal blood flow or structural heart abnormalities. The presence of a holosystolic murmur often prompts further investigation to identify the underlying pathology and determine appropriate management.

Overall, holosystoliskt is a crucial descriptor in cardiac auscultation, helping clinicians to identify and differentiate various valvular and structural heart conditions that manifest with characteristic murmurs during systole. Its recognition plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases.