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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Physical | ==Physical Examination== | ||
===Heart=== | ===Heart=== | ||
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===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
* Hepatomegaly | * [[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
* Ascites | * [[Ascites]] | ||
===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
* Central cyanosis | * Central [[cyanosis]] | ||
* Clubbing | * [[Clubbing]] | ||
* Peripheral edema | * Peripheral [[edema]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 2 October 2012
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Eisenmenger’s syndrome Microchapters |
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Eisenmenger’s syndrome ACC/AHA Guidelines for Evaluation of Patients |
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Eisenmenger’s syndrome physical examination On the Web |
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Risk calculators and risk factors for Eisenmenger’s syndrome physical examination |
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.