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* [[Obesity]] may be present which is a risk factor for hypertension | * [[Obesity]] may be present which is a risk factor for hypertension | ||
===Skin=== | ===Skin=== | ||
* [[Diaphoresis]] | * [[Diaphoresis]] would suggest a [[pheochromocytoma]] | ||
===Head=== | ===Head=== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor-In-Chief: Taylor Palmieri
Physical Examination
The physical examination should look for end organ disease and underlying causes of hypertension.
Appearance
- Obesity may be present which is a risk factor for hypertension
Skin
- Diaphoresis would suggest a pheochromocytoma
Head
- Moon facies and Hirsutism would suggest Cushing's syndrome
Eyes
- Retinal hemorrhage may be seen in malignant hypertension
- Retinalvenous crossing changes
Neck
- Thyromegaly may be present in the setting of hyperthyroidism
Heart
- S3 and S4 would suggest heart failure
Lung
- Rales would suggest heart failure
Abdomen
- A renal bruit suggests the presence of renovascular hypertension