Bradycardia physical examination
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Overview
Common physical examination findings of bradycardia include decreased level of consciousness, cyanosis, peripheral edema, pulmonary vascular congestion, dyspnea, poor perfusion and syncope.
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
Patients with bradycardia can appear cyanotic and dyspneic.
Vital Signs
Peripheral pulses reveal a slow and regular heart rate.
Skin
HEENT
HEENT examination of patients with bradycardia is usually normal.
Neck
Neck examination of patients with bradycardia is usually normal.
Lungs
Fine/coarse crackles upon auscultation of the lung bases/apices unilaterally/bilaterally.
Dyspnea
Heart
Cardiac auscultation and palpation of peripheral pulses reveal a slow, regular heart rate.
Abdomen
- Abdominal distension and
- Abdominal tenderness in the right/left upper/lower abdominal quadrant in case of congestive heart failure.
Back
Back examination of patients with bradycardia is usually normal.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary examination of patients with bradycardia is usually normal.
Neuromuscular
Neuromuscular examination of patients with bradycardia is usually normal.