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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Raviteja Guddeti, M.B.B.S. [2]
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Diaphoretic
- Apprehension
Vitals
Pulse
- Tachycardia
- Irreregular peripheral pulse
Blood Pressure
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Hypovolemic shock
- Fluctuating blood pressure and pulse pressure
Respiratory Rate
Neck
- Neck vein distension (elevated JVP)
- Cannon waves in the neck veins
Lungs
Crackles may be heard at the bases of the lungs
Pulmonary rales
Heart
- S3 gallop
- Regurgitant murmurs and variability of heart sounds may be heard on auscultation.
Abdomen
- Abdominal distension (ascites) may be present in severe cases
- Tenderness may be present at the right upper quadrant (RUQ)
- Pulsatile liver may be palpated
Extremities
- Edema may be present
- cool extremities
Neurologic
- Confusion and dizziness may be observed
- Mental status may be altered
References
- ↑ Van Orden Wallace CJ (2001). "Diagnosing and treating pacemaker syndrome". Crit Care Nurse. 21 (1): 24–31, 35, quiz 36-7. PMID 11858242.