A surname from Italian.
Used in a Sentence
valsalva
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for valsalva.
Editorial note
The valsalva maneuver seems to work the best for me but it doesn't always work and is often painful.
Examples16
Definitions3
Parts of speech1
Quick take
A surname from Italian.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of valsalva gathered in one view.
Ellipsis of Valsalva maneuver.
Ellipsis of Valsalva device. [A device used in spacesuits and diving helmets to allow the wearer to equalize the pressure in their ears by performing the Valsalva maneuver inside the suit without using their hands to block their nose.]
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for valsalva.
noun
A surname from Italian.
noun
Ellipsis of Valsalva maneuver.
noun
Ellipsis of Valsalva device. [A device used in spacesuits and diving helmets to allow the wearer to equalize the pressure in their ears by performing the Valsalva maneuver inside the suit without using their hands to block their nose.]
Example sentences
The valsalva maneuver seems to work the best for me but it doesn't always work and is often painful.
Safety note for folks with uncontrolled hypertension: before squatting even just your body weight, read up on the Valsalva maneuver.
I think a valsalva maneuver keeps intra-thoracic pressure high by closing up a bit lower the air pathways?
It helps you appreciate the assistance and work on your own unaided valsalva.
Also vasoconstrictors + valsalva technique for lifting heavy weights = anuerysm risk.
Yep, the valsalva maneuver against a closed glottis works great for this.
If you're doing a double leg press (especially in conjunction with a Valsalva maneuver) you can get an instant BP reading as high as 320/250.
The best explanation to date I have studied and had the pleasure of being apart of is the Stuttering Valsalva Hypothesis.
Nail biting, valsalva breathing, skin rashes etc.
What kind of stutter, blocks/valsalva or repetition?
So as to not bury the lede: I'm not giving medical advice, but I wonder how many people's migraines are worsened by the Valsalva maneuver?
About the only thing I don't do is the 'valsalva' maneuver.
Quote examples
The "valsalva maneuver" has a 100% success rate of triggering symptoms, and recently (some years) I have begun to observe a high-pitched sucking sound, consistent duration of about a second, originating from somewhere between my right ear lobe and spine.
Proper noun examples
When you strain, such as when bearing down/lifting something heavy/Valsalva maneuver, it really pushes this stuff through.
Valsalva maneuver for example which is used to diagnose Dysautonomia by slowing your heartrate.
Valsalva maneuver against a closed glottis.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use valsalva in a sentence?
The valsalva maneuver seems to work the best for me but it doesn't always work and is often painful.
What does valsalva mean?
A surname from Italian.
What part of speech is valsalva?
valsalva is commonly used as noun.