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Tricuspid atresia is a disease of infants. The child is growth retarded and appears [[cyanosis|cyanotic]]. The cyanosis is progressive. | Tricuspid atresia is a disease of infants. The child is growth retarded and appears [[cyanosis|cyanotic]]. The cyanosis is progressive. | ||
===Vitals=== | ===Vitals=== | ||
====Pulse==== | ====Pulse==== | ||
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The pulse volume may be low. | The pulse volume may be low. | ||
===Nose=== | ===Nose=== | ||
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===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
Digital [[clubbing]] may be seen. | Digital [[clubbing]] may be seen. | ||
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Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Tricuspid atresia is a disease of infants. The child is growth retarded and appears cyanotic. The cyanosis is progressive.
Vitals
Pulse
Strength
The pulse volume may be low.
Nose
Nasal flaring may be seen.
Extremities
Digital clubbing may be seen.