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===Heart=== | ===Heart=== | ||
* Single second heart sound which is loud reflecting absence of aortic valve with pulmonary hypertension. | * Single second heart sound which is loud reflecting absence of aortic valve with [[pulmonary hypertension]]. | ||
===Abdomen=== | ===Abdomen=== | ||
Hepatomegaly | [[Hepatomegaly]] | ||
===Extremities=== | ===Extremities=== | ||
* Cool extremities | * Cool extremities | ||
* | * [[Cyanosis]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.B.B.S.[2], Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [3], Keri Shafer, M.D. [4]; Assistant Editor(s)-In-Chief: Kristin Feeney, B.S.[5]
Overview
A physical examination is an integral part of diagnosing hypoplastic left heart syndrome. During a routine visit, a doctor may find signs of right ventricle enlargement, presence of additional birth defects, and hemodynamic imbalances.
Physical examination
Vitals
Pulse
- Poor peripheral pulses
Respiratory rate
- Tachypnea
Heart
- Single second heart sound which is loud reflecting absence of aortic valve with pulmonary hypertension.
Abdomen
Extremities
- Cool extremities
- Cyanosis