Dehio test

De·hi·o test

(de-hī'ō), if an injection of atropine relieves bradycardia, the condition is due to action of the vagus; if it does not, the condition may be due to an affection of the heart itself. Synonym(s): atropine test

De·hi·o test

(dĕ-hē'ō test) If an injection of atropine relieves bradycardia, the condition is due to action of the vagus; if it does not, the condition may be due to an affliction of the heart itself.

Dehio,

Karl K., Russian physician, 1851-1927. Dehio test - a test to determine the cause of bradycardia. Synonym(s): atropine test