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==Overview== | |||
==Physical examination== | ==Physical examination== | ||
===General=== | |||
*The patient may be hoarse in the presence of an arch aneurysm due to compression of the [[recurrent laryngeal nerve]] | |||
===Vitals=== | |||
*A [[widened pulse pressure]] may be present due to [[aortic insufficiency]] in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm | |||
===Neck=== | |||
*Signs of [[superior vena cava obstruction]] such as a swollen face and neck may be present in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm | |||
* | ===Cardiac=== | ||
*Signs of [[aortic insufficiency]] and [[left ventricular heart failure may be present]] in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm | |||
* | ===Pulmonary=== | ||
*[[Stridor]] and [[wheezing]] may be present in the presence of a descending aorta aneurysm | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical examination
General
- The patient may be hoarse in the presence of an arch aneurysm due to compression of the recurrent laryngeal nerve
Vitals
- A widened pulse pressure may be present due to aortic insufficiency in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm
Neck
- Signs of superior vena cava obstruction such as a swollen face and neck may be present in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm
Cardiac
- Signs of aortic insufficiency and left ventricular heart failure may be present in the presence of an ascending aortic aneurysm