75-year-old woman with marked elevation of blood pressure

History

A 75-year-old woman is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of marked elevation of blood pressure. Patient takes no medication.

High blood pressure (200/110). Pulse rate 70. Swollen ankles.

Exam

Use the 'auscultation' link above to virtually listen to this patient's heart and carotid sounds.

Authors and Sources

Authors and Reviewers

Heart sounds by Dr. Jonathan Keroes, MD and David Lieberman, Developer, Virtual Cardiac Patient.
Reviewed by Dr. Barbara Erickson, PhD, RN, CCRN.
Last Update: 11/9/2021

Sources

Heart Sounds and Murmurs Across the Lifespan (with CD) Dr Barbara Ann Erickson
Publisher: Mosby
ISBN-10: 0323020453; ISBN-13: 978-0323020459
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)
Manual Blood Pressure Measurement
Vital Sign Measurement Across the Lifespan

75-year-old woman with marked elevation of blood pressure

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