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==Overview== | |||
Physical exam should consist of a thorough cardiovascular exam, an abdominal exam, and examination of the extremities. Findings to be aware of are [[cyanosis]], [[JVD]], [[S2]] and [[S3]] heart sounds, [[ascites]], [[hepatomegaly]], and [[pedal edema]]. | |||
==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
*[[Cyanosis]] ([[ | *[[Cyanosis]] ([[bluish color to the skin]]) | ||
===Cardiovascular=== | ===Cardiovascular=== | ||
*Elevated [[jugular venous pressure]] ([[ | *Elevated [[jugular venous pressure]] ([[swelling (distension) of the neck veins]]) | ||
*Right sided [[S3]] | *Right sided [[S3]] | ||
*Fixed split [[S2]] in the presence of an [[atrial septal defect]] | *Fixed split [[S2]] in the presence of an [[atrial septal defect]] | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
*[[Ascites]] ([[ | *[[Ascites]] ([[abnormal fluid collection in the abdomen]]) | ||
*[[Hepatomegaly]] ([[ | *[[Hepatomegaly]] ([[enlargement of the liver]]) | ||
===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
*[[Pedal edema]] ([[ | *[[Pedal edema]] ([[swelling of the ankles]]) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
[[Category:Cardiology]] | [[Category:Cardiology]] | ||
[[Category:Pulmonology]] | [[Category:Pulmonology]] | ||
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Overview
Physical exam should consist of a thorough cardiovascular exam, an abdominal exam, and examination of the extremities. Findings to be aware of are cyanosis, JVD, S2 and S3 heart sounds, ascites, hepatomegaly, and pedal edema.
Physical Examination
Skin
Cardiovascular
- Elevated jugular venous pressure (swelling (distension) of the neck veins)
- Right sided S3
- Fixed split S2 in the presence of an atrial septal defect