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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
A thorough physical examination is essential, with particular attention to: | |||
* Peripheral pulses | |||
* Blood pressure in all 4 extremities | |||
* Ophthalmologic examination | |||
===Appearance of the Patient=== | ===Appearance of the Patient=== | ||
===Vital Signs=== | ===Vital Signs=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Farnaz Khalighinejad, MD [2]
Overview
Physical Examination
A thorough physical examination is essential, with particular attention to:
- Peripheral pulses
- Blood pressure in all 4 extremities
- Ophthalmologic examination
Appearance of the Patient
Vital Signs
Skin
- Ulcerating nodular lesions
HEENT
Ophthalmologic examination may show:[1]
- Retinal ischemia
- Retinal hemorrhages
- Cotton-wool exudates
- Venous dilatation and beading
- Microaneurysms of peripheral retina
- Optic atrophy
- Vitreous hemorrhage
- Wreathlike peripapillary arteriovenous anastomoses (extremely rare)