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==Overview== | |||
==Physical examination== | |||
===Heart=== | |||
* Jugular venous pressure may be raised with 'a' wave indicating increased right atrial pressure. A 'v' wave indicating development of tricuspid regurgitation may also be seen | |||
* Right ventricular heave and thrill | |||
* Murmurs of tricuspid and pulmonic regurgitation maybe audible. | |||
===Abdomen=== | |||
* Hepatomegaly | * Hepatomegaly | ||
* Ascites | * Ascites | ||
===Extremities=== | |||
* Central cyanosis | |||
* | * Clubbing | ||
* | * Peripheral edema | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Associate Editor-In-Chief: Priyamavada Singh, MBBS [[2]]
Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S. [[3]]
Overview
Physical examination
Heart
- Jugular venous pressure may be raised with 'a' wave indicating increased right atrial pressure. A 'v' wave indicating development of tricuspid regurgitation may also be seen
- Right ventricular heave and thrill
- Murmurs of tricuspid and pulmonic regurgitation maybe audible.
Abdomen
- Hepatomegaly
- Ascites
Extremities
- Central cyanosis
- Clubbing
- Peripheral edema