60-year-old woman with constipation of three months
History
A 60-year-old woman with constipation of three months duration. Her exercise tolerance has been decreased. She has coarse, rough skin.
Blood pressure is increased. Pulse rate is 80 bpm. Swollen ankles. Lung sounds are normal.
Exam
Use the 'auscultation' link above to virtually listen to this patient's heart and carotid sounds.
Authors and Sources
Sources
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Heart Sounds and Murmurs Across the Lifespan (with CD)
Dr Barbara Ann Erickson
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN-10: 0323020453; ISBN-13: 978-0323020459
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Heart Sounds and Murmurs: A Practical Guide with Audio CD-ROM 3rd Edition
Elsevier-Health Sciences Division
Barbara A. Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN
- How to measure blood pressure using a manual monitor
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER)
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Heart and Lung Sounds Reference Guide
PracticalClinicalSkills.com
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Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan
60-year-old woman with constipation of three months
