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Common physical examination findings of aortitis include abnormal heart sounds, [[hypertension]] or [[hypotension]], a difference in blood pressure between both arms, and either reduced or absent [[pulses]].<ref name=ddd>{{Cite web | title =Isolated Aortitis | url =http://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/isolated-aortitis/ Accessed on September 11th, 2015 }}</ref> | Common physical examination findings of aortitis include abnormal heart sounds, [[hypertension]] or [[hypotension]], a difference in blood pressure between both arms, [[fever]], [[dyspnea]] and either reduced or absent [[pulses]].<ref name=ddd>{{Cite web | title =Isolated Aortitis | url =http://www.vasculitisfoundation.org/isolated-aortitis/ Accessed on September 11th, 2015 }}</ref> | ||
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*A difference in blood pressure between both arms | *A difference in blood pressure between both arms | ||
*Reduced or absent [[pulses]] | *Reduced or absent [[pulses]] | ||
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*[[Dyspnea]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [3]
Overview
Common physical examination findings of aortitis include abnormal heart sounds, hypertension or hypotension, a difference in blood pressure between both arms, fever, dyspnea and either reduced or absent pulses.[1]
Physical Examination
Common physical examination findings of aortitis include:[1]
- Abnormal heart sounds
- Hypotension or hypertension
- A difference in blood pressure between both arms
- Reduced or absent pulses
- Fever
- Dyspnea
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Accessed on September 11th, 2015 "Isolated Aortitis" Check
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