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==Physical Examination== | ==Physical Examination== | ||
The physical examination should look for end organ disease and underlying causes of hypertension. | |||
===General=== | |||
* [[Obesity]] | |||
* [[Moon facies]] and [[Hirsutism]] would suggest Cushing's disease | |||
* [[Diaphoresis]] whould suggests a [[pheomchromocytoma]] | |||
==Eyes== | ==Eyes== | ||
* [[Retinal hemorrhage]] | * [[Retinal hemorrhage]] | ||
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Physical Examination
The physical examination should look for end organ disease and underlying causes of hypertension.
General
- Obesity
- Moon facies and Hirsutism would suggest Cushing's disease
- Diaphoresis whould suggests a pheomchromocytoma
Eyes
- Retinal hemorrhage
- Retinalvenous crossing changes
Neck
Heart
- S3 and S4 would suggest heart failure
Lung exam
- Rales would suggest heart failure