Figurative comparisons and eponims in functional diagnostics. Part 4. Other methods of functional diagnostic

Abstract

This article is the fourth of a series of materials that tell about figurative comparisons and eponyms in modern functional diagnostics. Daily ECG monitoring, ECG treadmill test, daily blood pressure monitoring, spirometry, cardiorespiratory monitoring were considered. The names of great scientists who have made a great contribution to the history of medicine are given: Holter, Bruce — ‘father of the cardiology of exercises’, Tiffeneau, Gensler. Figurative comparisons like ‘electric storm’, ‘white coat hypertension’, ‘shark’s tooth’, ‘fat guy ‘Joe’ are described. The terms that will be discussed in the article have not only scientific, but also applied meaning. The article will be useful and interesting to students of medical universities, residents and doctors, whom it will help to check and, possibly, update their knowledge.