Aortitis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [3]

Overview

Common physical examination findings of aortitis include abnormal heart sounds, hypertension or hypotension, a difference in blood pressure between both arms, and either reduced or absent pulses.

Physical Examination

Common physical examination findings of aortitis include:

• Abnormal heart sounds
• Hypotension or hypertension
• A difference in blood pressure between both arms
• Reduced or absent pulses