Chronic hypertension physical examination: Difference between revisions
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==Heart== | ==Heart== | ||
* [[S3]] and [[S4]] | * [[S3]] and [[S4]] would suggest [[heart failure]] | ||
==Lung exam== | |||
* [[Rales]] would suggest heart failure | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Physical Examination
- Look for end organ disease:
Eyes
- Retinal hemorrhage
- Retinalvenous crossing changes
Neck
Heart
- S3 and S4 would suggest heart failure
Lung exam
- Rales would suggest heart failure