Mallory-Weiss syndrome physical examination

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Overview

Mallory-Weiss syndrome is usually associated with tachycardia, weak pulse and hypotension.

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

The patient might be in mild distress if there is epigastric pain and significant bleeding.

Vital Signs

• Tachycardia
• Weak pulse
• Hypotension

Skin

• Pallor

HEENT

• Normal

Neck

• Low Jugular venous pressure

Lungs

• Normal

Heart

• Tachycardia

Abdomen

• Normal

Back

• Normal

Extremities

• Normal

Genitourinary

• Normal

Neuromuscular

• Normal

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