Eisenmenger’s syndrome physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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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